Godda, Goḍḍa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Godda 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 DrugsGodda [ಗೊಡ್ಡ, ಗೊದ್ದ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr. from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Dialium coromandelicum, Lannea grandis, Odina wodier. For the possible medicinal usage of godda, 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)1) Godda in India is the name of a plant defined with Garuga pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Godda is also identified with Lannea coromandelica It has the synonym Rhus odina Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· FBI (1875)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Phytochemistry. (2000)
· Natuurlijke Historie (1774)
· Blumea (1948)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Godda, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusGoḍḍa (ಗೊಡ್ಡ):—
1) [noun] an act or instance of cheating or being cheated.
2) [noun] an act or instance of irritating, bothering, harming or being irritated, bothered or harmed; annoyance.
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Goḍḍa (ಗೊಡ್ಡ):—[noun] a useless man.
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Godda (ಗೊದ್ದ):—[noun] a harmless, moderate-sized, tropical lizard, Iguana tuberculata of Iguanidae family, having a row of spines from neck to tail, which is known for its grip and used in scaling forts, and which feeds on insects or vegetation; the common iguana.
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Godda (ಗೊದ್ದ):—[noun] a kind of large, black ant.
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Godda (ಗೊದ್ದ):—
1) [noun] the tree Ficus asperrima of Moraceae family, with soft wood, leaves of which are used for softening the surface of other woods, by rubbing on; sand-paper tree.
2) [noun] the large-sized, deciduous tree Garuga pinna of Burseraceae family.
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: Godda gaeru, Goddacara, Goddadayippe, Goddakal, Goddakalu, Goddakara, Goddakarti, Goddal mara, Goddalipukusu, Goddaliyappa, Goddamate, Goddana-mara, Goddari, Goddata, Goddati, Goddaticinni, Goddavu.
Full-text: Hennugodda, Godda gaeru, Kempugodda, Nelagodda, Hemtegodda.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Godda, Goḍḍa, Gōḍḍa; (plurals include: Goddas, Goḍḍas, Gōḍḍas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rutaceous Plants from Tribal Medicine of Andhra Pradesh, India. < [Volume 17 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1998]
Folk-lore medicinal plants of dumka (bihar) < [Volume 4 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1985]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Medicinal importance of odina wodier, roxb., a brief review study < [2018: Volume 7, October issue 17]