Kamal, Kama�: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Kamal means something in 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 Kamal has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kamala.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKamal [कमल] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. from the Nelumbonaceae (Lotus) family having the following synonyms: Nelumbium speciosum. For the possible medicinal usage of kamal, 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.
Kamal [कमळ] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kamal in India is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea capensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nymphaea scutifolia DC. (among others).
2) Kamal is also identified with Nymphaea lotus.
3) Kamal is also identified with Nymphaea nouchali It has the synonym Nymphaea emirnensis Planch. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revue Horticole (1853)
· Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale (1821)
· Taxon (1980)
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1971)
· Kew Bulletin (1989)
· The Flora of British India (1872)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kamal, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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 dictionaryKamal in Hindi refers in English to:�(nm) a lotus flower and its plant; —[kakadi] the root of lotus; ~[gatta] the seed of lotus; ~[nala] the lotus-stalk..—kamal (कम�) is alternatively transliterated as Kamala.
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Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKamāl (ಕಮಾಲ�):—[noun] = ಕಮಾಲ [kamala].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKamal (கமல்) noun Ivory-tree. See வெட்பாலை. (வைத்தி� மூலிகை) [vedpalai. (vaithiya muligai)]
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Kama� (கமழ்) [첹ḻt] 4 intransitive verb
1. To emit fragrance; மணத்தல�. தேங்கமழ் நாற்றம� [manathal. thengamazh narram] (நாலடியார� [naladiyar], 199).
2. To appear; தோன்றுதல�. மணங்கமழ் மாதர� [thonruthal. manangamazh matharai] (பத்துப்பாட்ட�: பொருநராற்றுப்படை [pathuppattu: porunararruppadai] 19).
3. To spread; பரதசாஸ்திரம்்தல். வியலிடங் கம� விவணிசையுடையோர்க்க� [parathal. viyalidang kamazha vivanisaiyudaiyorkku] (புறநானூற� [purananuru] 50, 13).
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Kamāl (கமால�) noun < Arabic 첹. Cleverness; சாதுரியம�. [sathuriyam.] Local usage
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 DictionaryKamaal is another spelling for कमाल [첹].—n. 1. something wonderful; a miracle; 2. adroitness; excellence;
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 (+25): Kamal kakdi, Kamal-cactus, Kamala, Kamala shravanakrishna, Kamala-hanu, Kamala-hanuu, Kamala-kamalada-hoovu, Kamala-kamalada-huvu, Kamalabalanalaya, Kamalabandhava, Kamalabhakta, Kamalabhavana, Kamalabhida, Kamalabhramara, Kamalabhu, Kamalachaya, Kamaladala, Kamaladeva, Kamaladevi, Kamalagarbhabha.
Full-text (+94): Kamala, Lal-kamal, Brahma-kamal, Uplia-kamal, Brahm kamal, Kamal hanuu, Olat kamal, Laal kamal, Kamal-stuli, Ulat kamal ki jad, Kamal ka phal, Kamal kakdi, Parimalam, Kamal-cactus, Kasturi-kamal, Rukh-kamal, Fen-kamal, Indra-kamal, Thal-kamal, Katturi.
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Search found 53 books and stories containing Kamal, Kamāl, Kama�, Kamaal, Kamazh; (plurals include: Kamals, Kamāls, Kamaḻs, Kamaals, Kamazhs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 4.8.5 < [Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Eru alum Iraiyonum)]
Pasuram 4.10.11 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Onrum-tevum, ulakum)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Kamal (nelumbo nucifera gaertn.) � a literary review from nighantu era < [2022: Volume 11, March issue 3]
Kamal (nelumbo nucifera gaertn.) � a literary review from vedic era and samhita < [2022: Volume 11, February issue 2]
Padma (nelumbium speciosum willd) - a review < [2019: Volume 8, February issue 2]
Sarat Chatterji's 'Shesh Prashna' < [April 1937]
Sarat Chatterji’s ‘Shesh Prashna� < [March 1937]
Two Short Stories < [January - March 1977]
Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints (by Justin E. Abbott)
6.5: A merchant gives Kamal a diamond < [Chapter 6 - Kabir and his son Kamal]
6.3: Kamal’s birth and pilgrimage < [Chapter 6 - Kabir and his son Kamal]
6.9: Kamal asks His Father to cut off His head < [Chapter 6 - Kabir and his son Kamal]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
55. Nymphaea stellata, Willd. < [Nymphaeaceae (water lilies family)]
54. Nymphaea lotus, Linn. < [Nymphaeaceae (water lilies family)]
53. Nymphoea alba, Linn < [Nymphaeaceae (water lilies family)]
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 2086: They Care Not for Soul's Well-Being < [Tantra Seven (elam tantiram) (verses 1704-2121)]
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