656 Sheobogun.--A name for Bael, from the word Mahadeo, who is called
"Sheo," and Bogun, which signifies "ornament."
657 Abbasie.--"Mirabilis Jalappa, W. Gul Abbas, H. The root is a
mild and efficient purgative, equal, if not superior, to the common
jalap." A very common shrub, used by Dr. McNabb, as a purgative;
its flower is of a red color and very beautiful, and there are some
yellow and white, and variegated; it grows about a yard high or even
more; its leaves are triangular, and about two inches long. A pickle
is made from the root, and the flower is dressed and eaten with
meat. The leaves are suppurating. It is generally understood that
the root, when old, is the Choobcheenee, but this is not the case,
though it resembles it, or that kind called Kutai.
658 Ghoghaie.--A bird called in A. Asphoor. It resembles the
turtle-dove, and derives its name from the great noise it makes. It
is also called Pukherie, but this is a general name for wild fowl.