Alvi, Āḻvi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Alvi 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)Alvi in India is the name of a plant defined with Lepidium 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 Crucifera nasturtium E.H.L. Krause (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1981)
· Deutschlands Flora, Abtheilung II, Cryptogamie (1902)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Chromosoma (1977)
· Research Bulletin (1976)
· Acta Facultatis Rerum Naturalium Universitatis Comenianae, Botanica (1986)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Alvi, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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 LexiconĀḻvi (ஆழ்வி) noun < ஆள்- [al-]
1. Lord; தலைவன். திருவான்பட்டி யாண்டர்க்கு நம் ஆழ்விக்கு [thalaivan. thiruvanpatti yandarkku nam azhvikku] (S. I. I. v, 84).
2. Lady; தலைவி. [thalaivi.]
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: Alvidhi, Alvike, Alvinai, Alviro, Alvitam.
Ends with: Amanpukalvi, Annalvi, Balvi, Calvi, Coralvi, Falvi, Kadualvi, Kalvi, Katiravanputalvi, Kivi alvi, Mulakkalvi, Pukalvi, Putalvi, Tolirkalvi, Vakalvi, Valvi, Vetamutalvi.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Alvi, Āḻvi, Azhvi, Aazhvi; (plurals include: Alvis, Āḻvis, Azhvis, Aazhvis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Uttattur (Urrattur) < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Korukkai (Rajanarayanapuram) < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Temples in Sirkali < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 37 - Bapu Bhalalo < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]