Urai, Uṟai, Ūṟai, Ūrai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Urai 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Urai in India is the name of a plant defined with Vetiveria zizanioides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echinochloa squarrosa (L.f.) Roem. & Schult. (among others).
2) Urai in Philippines is also identified with Amaranthus spinosus It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ann. Agric. Environ. Med. (2002)
· Kromosomo
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1939)
· Weed Biology and Management (2002)
· Biodiversidad del estado de Tabasco (2005)
· Bulletin of the Tokyo Science Museum (1947)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Urai, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+27): Urai-acaikilavi, Urai-arikaruvi, Urai-kolalan, Uraical, Uraiccalai, Uraicceyyul, Uraikalam, Uraikalanku, Uraikaran, Uraikattu, Uraikay, Uraikkilatti, Uraikkinaru, Uraikotu, Uraimanam, Uraimeluku, Uraimor, Uraimutivu, Urainali, Urainayam.
Ends with (+308): Aciriyatturai, Akalavurai, Akavarrurai, Akkuppurai, Amuturai, Anai-kotancurai, Aninturai, Anriyurai, Anurai, Araikurai, Araippurai, Aratturai, Aravurai, Arritaikkurai, Arukurai, Atankanmurai, Atiyileyurai, Atuttamurai, Atuturai, Avadacaturai.
Full-text (+3494): Uraikalam, Uraikay, Uraipati, Uraimor, Atiyileyurai, Uraikaran, Uraikkinaru, Manai-uraimakal, Meyyurai, Urainali, Kannurai, Kanukkalurai, Pataiyurai, Uraipani, Uraipotu, Kal-melurai, Uraiccalai, Pukaiyurai, Uraiyur, Mativananar.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Urai, Uṟai, Ūṟai, Ūrai; (plurals include: Urais, Uṟais, Ūṟais, Ūrais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 2.10.4 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Kilar oli ilamai)]
Pasuram 2.10.7 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Kilar oli ilamai)]
Pasuram 4.5.2 < [Section 5 - Fifth Tiruvaymoli (Virriruntu el ulakum)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 84 - Thirupuvanam or Tiruppuvanam (Hymn 11) < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Nayanar 39: Kootruva (Kurruva) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Chapter 48 - Thirunanipalli or Tirunanipalli (Hymn 97) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
God and Cosmic functions < [Chapter 4 - Concept of God]
Author (Umapati Shivam) and his Works < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]