Alay: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Alay 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 Alay has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Alaya.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Alay in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia pennata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa torta Roxb. (among others).
2) Alay is also identified with Acacia torta It has the synonym Acacia pennata sensu Baker (etc.).
3) Alay is also identified with Mimosa rubicaulis It has the synonym Mimosa octandra Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Icones plantarum formosanarum nec non et contributiones ad floram formosanam. (1913)
· Adansonia
· recueil périodique d’observations botanique, (1980)
· Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. (1822)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1915)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Alay, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, 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 dictionaryAlay in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) an abode; a dwelling place; a receptacle; asylum..—alay (आलय) is alternatively transliterated as Ālaya.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+6): Alaya, Alayacakka, Alayadharma, Alayalakshana, Alayam, Alayana, Alayas, Alayati, Alayavijnana, Alayavinnanam, Alaye, Alayesha, Alayesini, Alayi Karakhana, Alayi-karakhana, Alayibalayi, Alayida, Alayika, Alayisu, Alayita.
Ends with (+116): Abhilekhaalay, Abhipalay, Accal-accalay, Addatinapalay, Amalay, Analay, Anathalay, Ankalay, Anupalay, Aushadhalay, Balay, Bhojnalay, Bu nalay, Calay, Capalay, Cayalmayalay, Chalay, Chikitsalay, Devalay, Dhavalay.
Full-text: Alaya.
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