Tor, Tōṟ, Tōr: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Tor means something in biology, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsTor in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Echinochloa colona (L.) Link from the Poaceae (Grass) family. For the possible medicinal usage of tor, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Tor in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia vahlii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phanera vahlii (Wight & Arn.) Benth. (among others).
2) Tor is also identified with Cajanus cajan It has the synonym Phaseolus balicus L. (etc.).
3) Tor is also identified with Cajanus scarabaeoides It has the synonym Dolichos minutus Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. (etc.).
4) Tor is also identified with Echinochloa colona It has the synonym Panicum incertum Bosc ex Steud. (etc.).
5) Tor is also identified with Panicum colonum It has the synonym Echinochloa colona (L.) Link.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Species Graminum (1828)
· Trop. Crops, Dicotyl. (1968)
· The Leguminosae of Tropical Africa (1929)
· Hortus Mauritianus (1837)
· Catalogue of Indian Plants (1833)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tor, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusTōṟ (ತೋಱ್):—[verb] = ತೋಱು [toru].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+300): Tor chandbol, Tor-karparavai, Tor-karuvialar, Tor-pavaikuttu, Tora, Tora-tora, Torada, Toradavu, Toradi, Toradu, Toraeb, Toragriva, Torahatta, Torai, Toraisu, Torake, Torakebale, Toralaga, Torale, Torali.
Ends with (+39): Abikotor, Actor, Amutuntor, Antor, Ataintor, Ban tor, Ban-tor, Borkhentor, Carntor, Castor, Cator, Conductor, Constructor, Daritor, Director, Doctor, Ikondo tor, Inspector, Jangal tor, Jartor.
Full-text (+34): Mahashila, Jangal tor, Ikondo tor, Ban tor, Mai-ka-tor, Torpalakai, Torpirantal, Tor chandbol, Pitrigana, Torpurattal, Torkitanku, Susvara, Tor-karuvialar, Khalayajna, Tor-karparavai, Pathar tor, Torkullay, Pathor tor, Torkattu, Torkattatam.
Relevant text
Search found 42 books and stories containing Tor, Tōṟ, Tōr; (plurals include: Tors, Tōṟs, Tōrs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.179 < [Section XX - Expiation for associating with Outcasts]
Verse 3.134 < [Section VIII - Śrāddhas]
Verse 7.32 < [Section IV - Duties of the King]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 3.12.20 < [Book 3 - Pada-kāṇḍa (12): Upagraha-samuddeśa (On Aspect)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 17 - Treatment for diarrhea (8): Sudha-sindhu rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)
Chapter 4 - Musical elements of Baul tradition
Chapter 1.4 - Modern trend of Bauls
Bhagavan Baba on Namasmarana (by Sathya Sai Baba)
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 1759 < [Chapter 20 - Examination of Syādvāda (doctrine)]