Ekinam, Ekiṉam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ekinam 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)1) Ekinam in India is the name of a plant defined with Alangium salviifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Grewia salviifolia L.f. (among others).
2) Ekinam is also identified with Semecarpus anacardium It has the synonym Semecarpus anacardium Blanco (etc.).
3) Ekinam is also identified with Soymida febrifuga It has the synonym Soymida febrifuga Juss..
4) Ekinam is also identified with Spondias pinnata It has the synonym Spondias mangifera Willd. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Suppl. (1782)
· Planta Medica
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ekinam, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconEkiṉam (எகினம்) noun 1. See எகின். [egin.]
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Ekiṉam (எகினம்) noun probably from எயினன். [eyinan.]
1. Dog; நாய். (திவா.) [nay. (thiva.)]
2. Otter; நீர் நாய் (சூடாமணிநிகண்டு) [nir nay (sudamaninigandu)]
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)
Ends with: Pumalekinam.
Full-text: Ukinam, Eginam, Ekinappakan, Ekinan.
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