Gavuda, Gavuḍa: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Gavuda means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Gavuḍa.—(EI 5; ASLV), Kannaḍa; same as Grāmakūṭa, Gauḍa, Gāvuṇḍa; village headman. Note: gavuḍa is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Gavuda [ಗವುಡ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Chukrasia tabularis Chukrasia tabularis A.Juss. from the Meliaceae (neem) family. For the possible medicinal usage of gavuda, 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.
Gavuda in India is the name of a plant defined with Chukrasia tabularis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chickrassia velutina M. Roem. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plant Resources of South-East Asia (PROSEA) (1995)
· Fl. For. Cochinch. (1896)
· Sunyatsenia (1930)
· Journey Madras (1807)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Bull. Sci. Nat. Géol. (1830)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gavuda, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Gavuḍa (ಗವುಡ):—[noun] the chief of a village.
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Gavuḍa (ಗವುಡ):—[noun] the tree Chukrasia tabularis of Meliaceae family; Jamaica cedar.
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Gāvuda (ಗಾವುದ):—[noun] a measure of distance approx. equal to 10 kilometres (according to some, it is 16.6 to 20 Kms.).
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: Gavudagitti, Gavudasani, Gavudatana.
Full-text: Gavudasani, Gavunda, Gavundu, Gavudu, Mugavuda, Gavada, Aregavuda, Goud, Kavuntan, Gauda, Katham.
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Inscriptions of Orissa (Rajaguru) (by Shri Satyanarayana Rajguru)
Index (volume 1, part 2) < [Volume 1, Part 2]
Historical note: Chronology of Early Kalinga Dynasties < [Section 1 - South-Orissa—The Matharas and the Sri Rama-Kasyapas]