Cottam, Cōttam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cottam 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsCottam in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Cullen corylifolium from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Psoralea corylifolia, Cullen corylifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of cottam, 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.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconCottam (சொத்தம்) noun < sva-stha.
1. Convalescence; health; சுகம். ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [sugam. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
2. Life of ease and comfort. See சுகவாசசீவனம். [sugavasasivanam.]
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Cōttam (சோத்தம்) interjection < stōtra. Expr. of salutation from an inferior; இழிந்தார் செய்யும் அஞ்சலி. சோத்தம் நம்பியென்று தொண்டர் . . . அழைக்கும் [izhinthar seyyum anchali. sotham nambiyenru thondar . . . azhaikkum] (நாலாயிர திவ்யப்பிரபந்தம் பெரியதி. [nalayira thivyappirapandam periyathi.] 2, 2, 6).
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: Cottamillie.
Ends with: Embelia tsjeriam-cottam, Makotaticottam, Tsjeriam-cottam, Tsjeriamcottam.
Full-text (+29): Tsjeriam-cottam, Vaivaling, Bayabirang, Cheriyannattam, Basaal, Baibrang, Choladhanna, Waiwarung, Krimighnam, Kokla, Bhingi, Ambati, Babrang, Joladhanna, Bidanga, Maraharive, Vaivilangam, Vellah, Ambuti, Anti.
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