Gillu, Billu: 3 definitions

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Gillu 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Billu in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Chloroxylon swietenia from the Rutaceae (Lemon) family having the following synonyms: Swietenia chloroxylon. For the possible medicinal usage of billu, 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.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Billu in India is the name of a plant defined with Chloroxylon faho in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chloroxylon falcatum Capuron (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Adansonia (1961)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
· Adansonia (1967)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Billu, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Gillu (ಗಿಲ್ಲು):—[verb] to grip (the skin of part of the body of another person) tightly, esp. between the index finger and thumb, and squeeze; to pinch.

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Giḷḷu (ಗಿಳ್ಳು):—[verb] = ಗಿಲ್ಲು [gillu].

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Billu (ಬಿಲ್ಲು):—

1) [noun] a device made of a flexible, curved strip of wood (sometimes, of metal)with both ends tied tightly with a string, used for shooting arrows; a bow.

2) [noun] the art and science of shooting with bow and arrows; archery.

3) [noun] a bend, curve.

4) [noun] a troop of soldiers equipped with bows and arrows.

5) [noun] the big sized, deciduous tree Stereospermum Sauveolens of Bignoniaceae family with yellow wood, which is used in making tea chests.

6) [noun] (jain.) a unit of linear (esp. of height) equal to 72-88 inches.

7) [noun] an ancient unit of linear measure.

8) [noun] an arc or ring containing the colors of the spectrum in consecutive bands, formed in the sky by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light in rain or fog; a rainbow.

9) [noun] a slender stick strung along its length with horsehairs, drawn across the strings of a violin, cello, etc. to play it; a bow.

10) [noun] (fig.) a humble, modest person.

11) [noun] the ninth sign of the zodiac; Sagittarius.

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Billu (ಬಿಲ್ಲು):—

1) [noun] a draft of a law proposed to a lawmaking body; a bill.

2) [noun] a statement, usu. itemized, of charges for goods or services; invoice; a bill.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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