Minni, Miṉṉi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Minni 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) Minni in India is the name of a plant defined with Clitoria ternatea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lathyrus spectabilis Forssk. (among others).
2) Minni is also identified with Lablab purpureus It has the synonym Vigna aristata Piper (etc.).
3) Minni is also identified with Premna mollissima It has the synonym Premna latifolia var. henryi D. Naras. ex A. Rajendran & P. Daniel (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Willdenowia (1986)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Species Plantarum, Editio Secunda
· Fl. Trop. E. Afr. (1971)
· Moscosoa (1990)
· Flora of the British India (1885)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Minni, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, 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 LexiconMiṉṉi (மின்னி) noun probably from மின்னு-. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [minnu-. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]
1. Mussell-shell creeper. See கருங்காக்கணம். [karungakkanam.]
2. A leguminous plant; நீர்ப்பயறு. [nirppayaru.]
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: Minnie root, Minnikizhangu, Minnippayaru, Minnisu, Minnitai, Minniyar.
Ends with: Awka-minni, Muvilaiminni.
Full-text: Minnippayaru, Awka-minni, Minniyar, Muvilaiminni.
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