Bilimbi, Biliṃbi: 3 definitions
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Bilimbi means something in biology. 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBilimbi [बिलिम्बी] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Averrhoa bilimbi L. from the Oxalidaceae (Wood sorrel) family. For the possible medicinal usage of bilimbi, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Bilimbi [ಬಿಳಿಂಬಿ] in the Kannada language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Bilimbi in English is the name of a plant defined with Averrhoa bilimbi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bilimbi, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBiliṃbi (ಬಿಲಿಂಬಿ):—[noun] the tree Averrhoa bilimbi of Oxalidaceae family.
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Biḷiṃbi (ಬಿಳಿಂಬಿ):—[noun] the tree Averrhoa bilimbi of Oxalidaceae family.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bilimbikay, Bilimbines chaka, Bilimbing.
Ends with: Averrhoa bilimbi, Mbilimbi, Mlimbilimbi.
Full-text (+64): Puliccakkaymaram, Pilimpi, Pulima, Bilambi, Bimbli, Bimbali, Tamarang, Kachittamarthakai, Anvalla, Kariccakka, Bilibilikayulu, Kamyas, Bimbuli, Pulusukayulu, Kolonauas, Bilim, Vilumpi, Wilamju, Bilibili, Pias.
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