Elakam, Ēḻakam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Elakam 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)Elakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Argemone mexicana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echtrus mexicanus Nieuwl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· J. Palynol. (1980)
· Hortus Britannicus (1830)
· Glimpses Cytogenet. India (1992)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1946)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci.. (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Elakam, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, 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 LexiconĒḻakam (ஏழகம்) noun < ēlaka. cf. Pkt. ēḷaka. Sheep, ram, goat; ஆடு. (சூடாமணிநிகண்டு) [adu. (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)
Starts with: Elakamara, Elakamdu.
Ends with: Celakam, Karuvelakam, Melakam, Muyarpelakam, Pelakam, Verppelakam.
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