Acunam, Acuṇam, Ācuṇam, Acuṉam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Acunam 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)Acunam in India is the name of a plant defined with Allium sativum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Porrum ophioscorodon Rchb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8
If you are looking for specific details regarding Acunam, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconAcuṇam (அசுணம்) noun A creature believed to be so susceptible to harmony that when it is fascinated by notes of music, a sudden loud beat of the drum causes its instantaneous death; இசையறிவதோர்விலங்கு. [isaiyarivathorvilangu.] (நற்றிணை [narrinai] 304.)
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Ācuṇam (ஆசுணம்) noun
1. Pipal. See அரசு. (வைத்திய மூலிகை) [arasu. (vaithiya muligai)]
2. Aśōka tree. See அசோகம். (வைத்திய மூலிகை) [asogam. (vaithiya muligai)]
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Acuṉam (அசுனம்) noun < laśuna. Garlic; வெள்ளுள்ளி. (பரிபாசை அகராதி) [vellulli. (paripasai agarathi)]
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: Acunama.
Ends with: Ilacunam, Iracunam, Kilimacunam, Lacunam, Macunam, Miruttiyupiracunam, Racunam, Vicappiracunam.
Full-text: Acunama, Kincukam, Icai-ariparavai.
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