Kaliyam, Kaḷiyam, Kāliyam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kaliyam 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)Kaliyam in India is the name of a plant defined with Coscinium fenestratum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Menispermum fenestratum Gaertn. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1821)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
· Food and Chemical Toxicology
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kaliyam, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKaḷiyam (களியம்) noun Specific posture of feet in dancing; தேசிக்கூத்துக்குரிய கால்வகை. [thesikkuthukkuriya kalvagai.] (சிலப்பதிகாரம் அரும்பதவுரை [silappathigaram arumbathavurai] 3, 14, உரை. [urai.])
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Kāliyam (காலியம்) noun < kālya. Daybreak; விடியல். ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [vidiyal. ((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: Kaliyamadu, Kaliyamardana, Kaliyamathana, Kaliyamman pathiri chedi.
Ends with: Intirakaliyam, Tirumankaliyam.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Kaliyam, Kaḷiyam, Kāliyam, Kaaliyam; (plurals include: Kaliyams, Kaḷiyams, Kāliyams, Kaaliyams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.14.13 < [Chapter 14 - Description of Kāliya’s Story]
Verse 2.12.21 < [Chapter 12 - Subduing Kāliya and Drinking the Forest Fire]
Verse 2.12.22 < [Chapter 12 - Subduing Kāliya and Drinking the Forest Fire]