Iram, Iraṃ, Īram: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Iram means something in 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Iram in India is the name of a plant defined with Bixa orellana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bixa odorata Ruiz & Pav. (among others).
2) Iram in Tamil is also identified with Ziziphus mauritiana It has the synonym Rhamnus jujuba Linnaeus (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden (2192)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1961)
· Fl. Nicarag. (1909)
· Science (2089)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Iram, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusIraṃ (ಇರಂ):—
1) [noun] the state or fact of existing or living; existence or life; being.
2) [noun] a place of one’s normal dwelling; house; resort.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconĪram (ஈரம்) noun [Telugu: īmiri, K. īra, M. īram.] cf. nīra.
1. Wet, moisture, humidity, dampness; நீர்ப்பற்று. [nirpparru.] (மகாபாரதம் திரௌபதி. [magaparatham thiraupathi.] 97.)
2. Freshness, greenness; பசுமை. [pasumai.]
3. Coolness, agreeableness, pleasantness; குளிர்ச்சி. (சூடாமணிநிகண்டு) [kulirchi. (sudamaninigandu)]
4. Love, affection, attachment; நயனுடைமை. எதிர்பெய்து மறுத்த வீரத்து மருங்கினும் [nayanudaimai. ethirpeythu marutha virathu marunginum] (தொல். பொ. [thol. po.] 147).
5. Grace, mercy, favour; தயை. மலைநாட னீரத்துள் [thayai. malainada nirathul] (கலித்தொகை [kalithogai] 41).
6. Knowledge, wisdom; அறிவு. (அகராதி நிகண்டு) [arivu. (agarathi nigandu)]
7. Arnotto, small tree, Bixa orellana; குங்குமப்பூ. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [kungumappu. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]
8. Sugar cane. See கரும்பு. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [karumbu. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]
9. Mottled melon. See வெள்ளரி. (இராஜ வைத்தியமகுடம்) [vellari. (iraja vaithiyamagudam)]
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Īram (ஈரம்) noun probably from ஈர்-. [ir-.]
1. Part; பகுதி. (அகராதி நிகண்டு) [paguthi. (agarathi nigandu)]
2. Saffron powder; குங்குமம். ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [kungumam. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+57): Ira-matamuttu, Irama, Irama-linkampillai, Iramacantiran, Iramacitta, Iramai, Iramaiyanvettu, Iramakali, Iramakkan, Iramakkaruni, Iramakkiri, Iramakkovai, Iramakkumitti, Iramalinkam, Iramam, Iramamuliyan, Iraman, Iramanatakam, Iramanatam, Iramanatan.
Ends with (+888): A-carpattiram, A-pirakirutacariram, Abhiram, Abhisthiram, Acakkiram, Acamantiram, Acanriram, Acipattiram, Aciram, Aciyapattiram, Acupattiram, Acuva-tattiram, Acuvacastiram, Acuvacattiram, Adhosiram, Aiciram, Aintiram, Ajiram, Akalikatiram, Akamacastiram.
Full-text (+14): Paccaiyiram, Pulliram, Irammad, Irammada, Temam, Ulaviram, Uvanippu, Nacaivu, Nanaivu, Ilavalippu, Airammada, Piccilam, Irippu, Irantuvattu, Navar, Devamuni, Iravani, Iravu, Niranikkam, Ira.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Iram, Iraṃ, Īram, Eeram; (plurals include: Irams, Iraṃs, Īrams, Eerams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 3.40.1 < [Sukta 40]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Main stages of liberation < [Chapter 7 - Liberation]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 171 - The Story of Prince Abhaya < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 1 - The Tondar or Tontar (devotees) and their religion < [Volume 4.1.2 - The conception of Paramanaiye Paduvar]