Cempon, Cempoṉ: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cempon 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)Cempon in India is the name of a plant defined with Cascabela thevetia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cerbera linearifolia Stokes (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Feddes Repertorium (1980)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1914)
· Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro (1922)
· Phytologia (1976)
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1895)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cempon, for example side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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 LexiconCempoṉ (செம்பொன்) [cem-poṉ] noun < idem. +. [K. cembon, M. cemponnu.] Superior gold; சிறந்த பொன். செம்பொன் விளக்கொடு சேடியர் முந்துற [sirantha pon. sembon vilakkodu sediyar munthura] (பெருங்கதை உஞ்சைக். [perungathai unchaig.] 33, 189).
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)
Partial matches: Cem, Pon, Pom.
Starts with: Cem-ponvarai, Cemponcey, Cemponceykoyil, Cemponmaram, Cemponnerunci.
Ends with: Ti-pokku-cempon, Tulai-nirai-cempon.
Full-text: Tulai-nirai-cempon, Cem-ponvarai, Ti-pokku-cempon, Paluppuppon, Atipumi, Cemponceykoyil, Olli, Cemponcey, Kurampu, Viravu, Curul, Mattirai, Pom, Cer, Ma, Eri.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 4.2.3 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Palan ay, El ulaku untu)]
Pasuram 8.8.11 < [Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Kankal civantu)]
Pasuram 10.4.7 < [Section 4 - Fourth Tiruvaymoli (Carve tavanori)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 1 - The Light of Light < [Volume 4.2.3 - Philosophy of God]
Chapter 72 - Thiruvarur or Tiruvarur (Hymn 83) < [Volume 3.6 - Pilgrim’s progress: away from Otriyur and Cankili]
Chapter 4.6 - (n) Symbology of Ash < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Nangavaram < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Temples in Kodumbalur < [Chapter IV - Temples of Sundara Chola’s Time]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Appakkam < [Chapter X - Temples of Rajadhjraja II’s Time]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appointment of Temple Servants and Administrative Arrangements < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]