Chiku: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Chiku means something in Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chiku has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Ciku.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChiku [चीकू] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Manilkara zapota (L.) P.Royen from the Sapotaceae (Mahua) family. For the possible medicinal usage of chiku, 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.
Chiku [चिकू] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Chiku [چیکو] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chiku in Malaysia is the name of a plant defined with Lophira alata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lophira spathulata Tiegh., p.p. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Parasitology Research (2010)
· Supplementum carpologiae. . . . 3: 52, t. 188. 1805, A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants 1: 814. 1831 and Journal of Botany, British and Foreign 15: 186–188. 1901, Exploration Botanique de l’Afrique Occidentale Française ... 5: 154. 1909, Journal of Natural Products 69(8): 1206–1208. 2006, (1805)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chiku, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChiku in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) sapodilla..—chiku (चीकू) is alternatively transliterated as Cīkū.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+1): Chiku tree, Chiku-no-ki, Chikubai, Chikukutse, Chikul, Chikula gembe, Chikumba, Chikunda, Chikunuvvu, Chikur, Chikura, Chikurabhara, Chikuragillegichha, Chikurahasta, Chikurakalapa, Chikuranikara, Chikurapaksha, Chikurapasha, Chikuro, Chikurochchaya.
Ends with: Danchiku, Kannon-chiku, Kwan-nun-chiku, Yerrachiku.
Full-text: Kyo-chiku-to, Kibana-kyo-chiku-to, Kannon-chiku, Chiku-no-ki, Ciku, Kwan-nun-chiku, Chiku tree.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Chiku; (plurals include: Chikus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
From Escapism to Realism < [October – December, 1997]