Tamal, Tama�: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Tamal means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi, biology, Tamil. 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 Tamal has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Tamala.
India history and geography
: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra Valley1) Tamal is an Assamese term referring to “a bamboo tying strand�.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
2) Tamal is also a Tiwa term referring to “bamboo tying strand�.

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsTamal in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Diospyros montana Roxb. from the Ebenaceae (Ebony) family having the following synonyms: Diospyros cordifolia, Diospyros montana var. cordifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of tamal, 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.
Tamal in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Garcinia xanthochymus Hook.f. ex T.Anderson from the Clusiaceae (Garcinia) family having the following synonyms: Garcinia pictoria, Garcinia tinctoria.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Tamal in India is the name of a plant defined with Cinnamomum tamala in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Laurus tamala Buch.-Ham. (among others).
2) Tamal is also identified with Garcinia morella It has the synonym Garcinia morella Hort. ex Boerl. (etc.).
3) Tamal is also identified with Garcinia pictoria It has the synonym Xanthochymus tinctorius DC. (etc.).
4) Tamal is also identified with Garcinia xanthochymus It has the synonym Xanthochymus pictorius Roxb.) (Greek xanthos ‘yellow� and chymos ‘juice�. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1980)
· Flora of the Presidency of Madras (1915)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Botanica expeditior (1760)
· Handbuch der medicinisch-pharmaceutischen Botanik (1831)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tamal, for example side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryTamal in Hindi refers in English to:â€�(nm) a big evergreen tree —Xanthocymus pictorius..—tamal (तमाल) is alternatively transliterated as TamÄla.
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Tamil dictionary
: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconTamaá¸� (தமளà¯) noun < தமà¯Â�. [³Ù³ó²¹³¾Â¹.] A female relative or friend; உறà¯à®±à®¾à®³à¯�. [urral.] (நனà¯�. [nan.] 276, உரà¯�. [urai.])
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryDaamal is another spelling for डामल [á¸Äm²¹±ô²¹].—n. â†� दामल [»åÄå³¾²¹±ô²¹]
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+19): Tamal patra asal, Tamal pattar, Tamal taila, Tamal-hindi-tepor, Tamal-patra, Tamala, Tamala-vrikshaha, Tamalai, Tamalaka, Tamalakartika, Tamalaki, Tamalakiri, Tamalakitalam, Tamalamu, Tamalapali, Tamalapatra, Tamalapatram, Tamalapatre, Tamalapatta, Tamalapattiram.
Full-text (+7): Tamal-patra, Amurhi, Tadanim, Damala, Tamal taila, Tamal patra asal, Tamal pattar, Seuni-tamal, Satni-tamal, Karvettu, Buku-tamal, Nathni-tamal, Pitha-tamal, Tamal-hindi-tepor, Tamala, Katia, Khatimal, Tarhi, Kaida, Dulidiya.
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Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Techniques (c): Bamboo Tying Strand (Tamal) < [Chapter 4]
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Pajaghar Typology (a): Thatching of Roof < [Chapter 5]
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 997: Sthambana Chakra < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Lumpy skin disease < [2022: Volume 11, November issue 15]
Introduction to pharmacovigilance < [2021: Volume 10, January issue 1]
A review on medicative plant of paschim maharashtra, maharashtra < [2020: Volume 9, October special issue 13]
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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A review on tamra (copper) through ayurvedic texts with a brief on its role in skin disorders < [2016, Issue III March]
A critical review of varuna (crataeva nurvala) < [2018, Issue VI, June]
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