Dodda, Doḍḍa: 2 definitions
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Dodda 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)
Dodda in India is the name of a plant defined with Ailanthus excelsa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pongelion excelsum (Roxb.) Pierre (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
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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
Doḍḍa (ದೊಡ್ಡ):—
1) [adjective] big or bigger a) taking up much space; bulky; b) enclosing much space; spacious; c) of great extent or amount.
2) [adjective] born or brought forth earlier than another or others; exceeding another in age; senior; older; elder.
3) [adjective] of longer standing or superior;4) [adjective] ದೊಡ್ಡ ಕುದುರೆ ಚೇಷ್ಟೆ [dodda kudure ceshte] doḍḍa kudure cēṣṭe the manner of conducting or bearing oneself blindly following a wealthy man; the pretentious behaviour; ದೊಡ್ಡದು [doddadu] doḍḍadu that which is big, large or great; 2. large-heartedness; generosity; 3. that which is important, significant; 4. that which is difficult or impossible to do; ದೊಡ್ಡವನು [doddavanu] doḍḍavanu a man exceeding another in age; an elder; 2. a rich, wealthy man; 3. a noble man; ದೊಡ್ಡದುಮಾಡು [doddadumadu] doḍḍadu māḍu to make (something) big or bigger; to enlarge; 2. to exaggerate; to overemphasise.
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 (+29): Dodda aelakki, Dodda baage, Dodda baage kaddi, Dodda baevu, Dodda basari, Dodda bettha, Dodda chagache, Dodda chagate, Dodda chotti, Dodda chunchala gida, Dodda ganapi balli, Dodda garike hullu, Dodda goni soppu, Dodda gonisoppu, Dodda haale, Dodda haalu kudi, Dodda hanchi hullu, Dodda haniche, Dodda hatthi, Dodda hebmani.
Full-text (+209): Doddaneggilu, Doddamara, Doddagulagamji, Doddakavali, Doddabevu, Doddanimbe, Doddabimdigegida, Doddasampige, Doddanekkare, Doddakadumallige, Doddacalle, Doddapatre, Doddabasale, Dodda-varaha, Doddahippali, Doddatagace, Doddasuramte, Doddajola, Doddahanice, Doddahuli.
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Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 424 < [Kannada-English-Malayalam (1 volume)]
Page 820 < [Malayalam-English-Kannada (1 volume)]
Page 503 < [Hindi-Kannada-English Volume 2]
Further sources of Vijayanagara history (by K. A. Nilakanta Sastri)
Mahapurana of Puspadanta (critical study) (by Ratna Nagesha Shriyan)
Part 6 - Foreign Loans (A): Words of Dravidian Origin
Part 5 - Role of Desya element in Prakrit and Apabhramsha < [Part 1 - Introduction]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 7 - Bhima II (A.D. 1156-1188) < [Chapter V - The Kotas (A.D. 1100-1270)]
Part 24 - Nala Kama (A.D. 1147) < [Chapter II - The Haihayas]
Part 8 - Manda and Buddha (A.D. 1149-1173) < [Chapter IV - The Kondapadumatis (A.D. 1100-1282)]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
4. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and Temple Architecture of India < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)