Siru: 2 definitions
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Siru 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Siru in Bhutan is the name of a plant defined with Imperata cylindrica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (among others).
2) Siru in Tanzania is also identified with Pteridium centrali-africanum It has the synonym Asplenium aquilinum (L.) Bernh. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Naturalientausch (1825)
· Naturalia monspeliensia. Série botanique. (1958)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1797)
· Am. Journal of Botany
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Vascular Plants of the Hengduan Mountains (2299)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Siru, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSiru (ಸಿರು):—[verb] to be separated lengthwise into two or more parts; to be split along the grain or length.
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Siṟu (ಸಿಱು):—[verb] to be separated lengthwise into two or more parts; to be split along the grain or length.
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Sīru (ಸೀರು):—
1) [verb] to comb the hair to remove nits and lice.
2) [verb] to collect, accumulate together.
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Sīru (ಸೀರು):—
1) [adjective] very small; tiny; diminutive.
2) [adjective] of little thickness; thin.
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Sīru (ಸೀರು):—[noun] the egg of a head-louse.
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Sīru (ಸೀರು):—[noun] a firm, fine-grained earth, plastic when wet, composed chiefly of hydrous aluminum silicate minerals, used in the manufacture of bricks, pottery, and other ceramics.
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Sīṟu (ಸೀಱು):—
1) [verb] to become angry, wrathful; to be infuriated, irated.
2) [verb] to dispute heatedly; to disagree angrily; to quarrel.
3) [verb] to utter a shrill, loud, piercing cry from anger or in fright, pain, etc.
4) [verb] to blame; to accuse.
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Sīṟu (ಸೀಱು):—[verb] to throw here and there or strew loosely; to scatter.
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Sīṟu (ಸೀಱು):—[noun] a firm, fine-grained earth, plastic when wet, composed chiefly of hydrous aluminum silicate minerals, used in the manufacture of bricks, pottery, and other ceramics.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+308): Ciru, Ciru-canalvirai, Ciru-cavukku, Ciru-cenkurali, Ciru-corruvilavu, Ciru-kakkaipatiniyar, Ciru-kampancelai, Ciru-kattukoti, Ciru-kottaikarantai, Ciru-kuriiurai, Ciru-manipayaru, Ciru-nerunci, Ciru-nirperukki, Ciru-palaicampa, Ciru-paraiparuvam, Ciru-patukan, Ciru-pulai, Ciru-pullati, Ciru-purampecu, Ciru-terparuvam.
Ends with (+15): Aravasiru, Ban-siru, Basiru, Ciru, Edusiru, Gunacakravadashiru, Gunachakravadashiru, Haccahasiru, Hasiru, Kannukisuru, Karbasiru, Kasiru, Kattusiru, Kibbasiru, Koneyusiru, Kusiru, Kuttisiru, Kuttusiru, Melusiru, Mosiru.
Full-text (+236): Siru-khar, Shir, Sirumannu, Siru vanga, Ciruttai, Siru charanai, Siru-pullady, Siru-kattamanakku, Siru sinni, Siru-icha, Siru-peelai, Siru payara, Sirisu, Siru thaeku, Ciruka, Kolta, Cirrorri, Kaittivatti, Nantunacukku, Viripam.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Siru, Siṟu, Sīru, Sīṟu; (plurals include: Sirus, Siṟus, Sīrus, Sīṟus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Trials of Siru < [January 1967]
The Trials of Siru < [January 1967]
The Tamil Academy: A Myth < [November, 1928]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Erumbur (Urumur) < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Temples in Tiruvorriyur < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Inscriptional References < [Chapter I - Parantaka I (Madirai-Konda Parakesari)]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appendix 2: Tiruvanakkoyil < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
Temples in Nidur < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Temples in Pallavarayanpettai (Kulattur) < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Marakkanam < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Aspects of Religious Belief and Practice in Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)