Tung: 4 definitions

Introduction
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Biology
Languages
1. Hindi
2. Nepali
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Introduction:

Tung means something in Hindi, biology. 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.

Ambiguity: Although Tung has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Tumga.

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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Tung in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Searsia parviflora (Roxb.) F.A.Barkley from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Rhus parviflora, Toxicodendron parviflorum. For the possible medicinal usage of tung, 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) Tung in Fiji is the name of a plant defined with Vernicia montana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dryandra vernicia Corrêa, nom. illeg. (among others).

2) Tung in India is also identified with Cotinus coggygria It has the synonym Cotinus coriaria Duhamel (etc.).

3) Tung is also identified with Rhus punjabensis.

4) Tung in Nepal is also identified with Rhus parviflora.

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Acta Pharm. Hung. (1982)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1985)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Taxon (1980)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Tung, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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 dictionary

Tung in Hindi refers in English to:—(a) high; tall; ~[ta] altitude, height..—tung (तुंग) is alternatively transliterated as Tuṃga.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Tung is another spelling for तुङ्ग [tuṅga].—n. mountain; hill-top; hillock;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

Relevant text

Search found 32 books and stories containing Tung; (plurals include: Tungs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Analysis of the Yukaghir Term for Arrow and Its Tungus Origins < [Volume 71 (2010)]

Three Shan texts < [Volume 26 (1961)]

Colloquial texts in Sarikoli < [Volume 29 (1964)]

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Bibliography

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The Spirit of Chinese Painting < [April 1951]

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