Gigile: 1 definition
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Gigile 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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Gigile in Niger is the name of a plant defined with Boscia angustifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Maerua crassifolia Forssk. (among others).
2) Gigile is also identified with Boscia senegalensis It has the synonym Boscia senegalensis Hochst. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Afr. J. Biotechnol. (2003)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
· Afr. J. Biotech. (2004)
· Tableau Encyclopédique et Méthodique … Botanique (1819)
· Ann. Bot. Syst. (Walpers) (1848)
· Florae Senegambiae Tentamen (1831)
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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.
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Ends with: Ngigile.
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