Yap: 1 definition
Introduction:
Yap means something in 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Yap in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Kigelia africana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tanaecium pinnatum Willd. (among others).
2) Yap is also identified with Kigelia pinnata It has the synonym Bignonia africana Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum. (1800)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1838)
· The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa. (1985)
· Bibliothèque Universelle de Genève (1838)
· Icones Selectae Plantarum (1846)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1936)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Yap, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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 (+24): Yapa, Yapaka, Yapammu, Yapan, Yapana, Yapanaka, Yapanam, Yapananiya, Yapaniya, Yapaniyaka, Yapaniyasamgha, Yapaniyatara, Yaparam, Yapatam, Yapayati, Yapayitavya, Yape, Yapenta, Yaperum, Yapesi.
Ends with (+6): Abhivyap, Abhyap, Adhyap, Bahyap, Dayap, Jhyap, Jhyapazyaap, Koyap, Kyap, Louteyap, Lyap, Nayap, Oloiyapiyap, Oloiyapoiyap, Oloiyappiyap, Paryap, Pratyap, Rityap, Samparyap, Sengkayap.
Full-text: Udu tai yap, Atatya, Nyat, Matup.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Yap; (plurals include: Yaps). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 15 - The Carolines < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 2 - Duality and Symbolism in Balinese Performance Art < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]