Torai, Tōrai: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Torai means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryTorai.—(SITI), Tamil; a standard linear measure of four fingers' breadth. Note: torai is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Torai in India is the name of a plant defined with Caesalpinia pulcherrima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Poinciana elata Lour. (among others).
2) Torai is also identified with Cajanus cajan It has the synonym Cytisus guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences (1942)
· Cytologia (1989)
· Exot. Pl. Cent.
· Webbia (1957)
· Publications of the Field Columbian Museum, Botanical Series (1900)
· The Leguminosae of Tropical Africa (1929)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Torai, for example side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryToraī (तोरई):—(nf) the cucurbitaceous plant and its vegetable—Luffa acutangula.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Toraisu.
Ends with: Ghia-torai, Kempu-torai, Makatorai.
Full-text: Turai, Makatorai, Kempu-torai, Ghia-torai.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Torai, Toraī, Tōrai; (plurals include: Torais, Toraīs, Tōrais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.4 - Cosmogony in the Tevaram < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
South Indian Portraits: III, IV < [March, 1928]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)
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