Torai, Tōrai: 4 definitions
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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.
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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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Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconTōrai (தோரை) noun
1. probably from துவர்¹-. [thuvar¹-.] A kind of paddy raised in hilly tracts; ஒருவகை மலைநெல். கோட்டின் வித்திய குறுங்கதிர்த் தோரை [oruvagai malainel. kottin vithiya kurungathirth thorai] (பத்துப்பாட்டு: மதுரைக்காஞ்சி [pathuppattu: mathuraikkanchi] 287).
2. Bamboo seed, as resembling rice; மூங் கிலரிசி. (திவா.) [mung kilarisi. (thiva.)]
3. cf. dhārā. Lines on the palm and the fingers of the hand; கைவரை. (சூடாமணிநிகண்டு) [kaivarai. (sudamaninigandu)]
4. Bunch of peacock’s feathers, used as a fan; பீலிவிசிறி. கவரியினிரை தோரை [pilivisiri. kavariyinirai thorai] (கோயிற் புராணம் திருவிழா. [koyir puranam thiruvizha.] 29).
5. cf. dhārā. Strings of jewels; அணிவடம். பொற்றோரை மின்ன [anivadam. porrorai minna] (சீவகசிந்தாமணி [sivagasindamani] 2132).
6. A standard linear measure, of four fingers' breadth; நான்குவிரற்கிடை யளவுள்ள நீட்ட லளவை வகை. இரண்டு தோரை உசரத்து . . . பத்மம் [nankuvirarkidai yalavulla nitta lalavai vagai. irandu thorai usarathu . . . pathmam] (S. I. I. ii, 135).
7. [Telugu: dōra.] Pale reddish colour; மங்கல்நிறம். [mangalniram.] (J.)
8. A palmyra tree producing reddish fruit; செங்காய்கொண்ட பனைவகை. [sengaykonda panaivagai.] (J.)
9. Blood; இரத்தம். [iratham.] (W.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Toraisu.
Ends with: Ghia-torai, Kempu-torai, Makatorai.
Full-text: Turai, Thorai, Makatorai, Kempu-torai, Oraiyayar, Ghia-torai, Porrorai, Nataivilakkeri, Ayar, Urai.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Torai, Dorai, Dhorai, Toraī, Tōrai, Thorai, Thaorai; (plurals include: Torais, Dorais, Dhorais, Toraīs, Tōrais, Thorais, Thaorais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
In Memoriam Dato’ Dr. Dorai Raja < [Volume 4 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2013]
Beyond reverse pharmacology: Mechanism-based screening of Ayurvedic drugs < [Volume 1 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2010]
Natural radioprotective and anti-cancer plants from Uttarakhand. < [Volume 7 (issue 1), Mar 2016]
Broken Shards < [July – September, 2001]
Who’s Who Among Our Contributors < [July – September, 2001]
Gandhi, “The Gita” and Gayatri in “The Vendor of Sweets” < [April – June, 1985]
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]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Soilless cultivation types and applications in agriculture and pharma. < [2017: Volume 6, July issue 7]
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Biochemical traits and hypolipidemic effects of Nelumbo nucifera flowers. < [2016: Volume 5, July issue 7]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Review: Medicinal Effects of Tualang vs. Manuka Honey < [v.20(3): 1–183 2013 May]
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Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM): 25 Years Of Excellent Service < [Volume 16 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2009]
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