Kongu, Ko峁単u, Komgu: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Kongu means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe name of two districts in South India (Cv.lxxvi.173). Elsewhere (Cv.lxxvi.288) they are spoken of as Tenkongu and Vadakongu.
Therav膩da is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Biology (plants and animals)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKongu [嗖曕硦嗖傕矖喑乚 in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kongu, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Kongu in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Hopea parviflora Bedd. from the Dipterocarpaceae (Sal) family.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kongu in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia variegata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phanera variegata (L.) Benth. (among others).
2) Kongu is also identified with Bombax ceiba It has the synonym Gossampinus malabarica Merr. (etc.).
3) Kongu is also identified with Cochlospermum religiosum It has the synonym Maximilianea gossypium Kuntze, nom. illeg. (etc.).
4) Kongu is also identified with Hopea parviflora.
5) Kongu is also identified with Hopea utilis It has the synonym Balanocarpus utilis Bedd..
6) Kongu is also identified with Mitragyna parvifolia It has the synonym Stephegyne parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth. (etc.).
7) Kongu is also identified with Setaria italica It has the synonym Panicum elongatum Poir., nom. illeg., non Panicum elongatum Salisb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science (1913)
· Yakugaku Zasshi
· Grasses of Burma (1960)
· Taxon (1979)
· Bonn. Fl. Compl. (1932)
· Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden (1975)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kongu, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKo峁僩u (嗖曕硦嗖傕矖喑�):鈥擺noun] = 嗖曕硦嗖傕矖 [komga]1 - 1.
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Ko峁僩u (嗖曕硦嗖傕矖喑�):鈥�
1) [noun] the quality or condition of being crooked; crookedness.
2) [noun] the indirectly suggested meaning of a word, which is different from its literal meaning; an innuendo.
3) [noun] a remark characterised by sarcasm; a caustic remark.
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Ko峁僩u (嗖曕硦嗖傕矖喑�):鈥�
1) [noun] the palm tree Areca catechu of Arecaceae family with a smooth, slender trunk and feathery compound leaves; betel nut tree; areca nut palm.
2) [noun] its nut; betel nut; areca nut.
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Ko峁僩u (嗖曕硦嗖傕矖喑�):鈥擺noun] the deciduous tree Mitragyna parvifolia ( = Stephegyne parvifolia) of Rubiaceae family; water cadamba tree.
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Ko峁僩u (嗖曕硦嗖傕矖喑�):鈥�
1) [noun] the grass Setaria italica ( = Panicum italicum) of Poaceae family.
2) [noun] its millet used for food; Indian millet.
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: Komgudhare, Komgumana, Kongu mara, Kongu-kandira, Kongumandala, Kongumandaram, Konku-ven-makatai, Konkumulai, Konkurai, Konkuvel, Konkuvelalar.
Full-text (+28): Komgudhare, Komgumana, Arumaikkaran, Kongu-kandira, Koro kongu, Kongu mara, Black kongu, Konkuvelalar, Vellai kongu, Kattukkonku, Konku-ven-makatai, Konkuvel, Kuya, Orpalam, Netu-varkonku, Turumorpalam, Muttainari-kongu, Komgari, Konkam, Konkaram.
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Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Bronze, group 4: Post-Parantaka I (a.d. 950-985) < [Chapter XI - Sculpture]
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Temples in Tiruchchengodu < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Laddigam < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I鈥檚 Time]
Temples in Kannambadi < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I鈥檚 Time]
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Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruchchengodu < [Parantaka I]
Appointment of Temple Servants and Administrative Arrangements < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Tondainadu < [Chapter 1 - Historical Backdrop]
Temple as Landlord < [Chapter 2 - Temples: Role and Influence]
The Multi role of the Temples < [Chapter 2 - Temples: Role and Influence]
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 1646: Jnana is Beyond Five Siva Tattvas < [Tantra Six (aram tantiram) (verses 1573-1703)]
Folk medicine of the irulas of coimbatore forests < [Volume 16 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1997]
Micropropagation of the endemic medicinal plant Berberis tinctoria. < [Volume 24 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2004]
Antidiabetic and antihypercholesterolemic effects of Hemidesmus root. < [Volume 26 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2007]