symbolism of the pineapple The first account of the pineapple was given by Christopher Columbus and his men, who landed on the island now known as Guadeloupe on their second voyage of discovery. 1 Columbus brought the succulent fruit back to Europe in 1493.
1. gingiva-the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth. gum. animal tissue-the tissue in the bodies of animals. mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris-the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; he stuffed his mouth with candy.
Ayurvedic medicine. The primal or vital energy that drives life; prana is analogous to qi (chi) in Chinese medicine, and viewed as having the qualities of a ânutrientâ that can be taken into the body. Because prana is present in the air, breathing exercises are believed to have a central role in promoting health.