Elchi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Elchi 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 Elchi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Elaci.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Elchi in India is the name of a plant defined with Elettaria cardamomum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amomum uncinatum Stokes (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Asiatic Researches, or ‘Transactions of the Society’ (1810)
· Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London (1812)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Les Figures des Plantes et Animaux d'Usage en Medecine (1764)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1930)
· Botanico-Medica
If you are looking for specific details regarding Elchi, for example side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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 dictionaryElchi in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) an envoy, emissary..—elchi (एलची) is alternatively transliterated as Elacī.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Elaci.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Elchi; (plurals include: Elchis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 35 - Vikram and Khapro < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]