Caju, Cāju: 2 definitions
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Caju 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Caju in South America is the name of a plant defined with Anacardium occidentale in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassuvium pomiferum Lam., nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Caju in Southern America is also identified with Anacardium excelsum It has the synonym Rhinocarpus excelsa Kunth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytotherapy Research (2007)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Ann. Intern. Med.,
· U.S. Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry Bulletin (1912)
· Ned. Tijdschr. Geneeskd.
· Oecologia (2003)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Caju, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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 corpusCāju (ಚಾಜು):—
1) [noun] that which has been handed down from generation to generation as beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., tradition.
2) [noun] something given to show friendship, affection, support, etc.; a gift.
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: Caju assu, Caju da matta, Caju manso, Caju-da-mata, Cajueiro, Cajuil, Cajun peanut.
Full-text: Caju-da-mata, Caju manso, Caju assu, Caju da matta, Yajnadattasharman, Yajnadatta, Caitra, Maitra.
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