Halasu: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Halasu 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)
Halasu [ಹಲಸು] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Artocarpus heterophyllus from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family having the following synonyms: Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus integrifolia, Artocarpus jaca. For the possible medicinal usage of halasu, 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.
1) Halasu in India is the name of a plant defined with Artocarpus heterophyllus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artocarpus philippensis Lam. (among others).
2) Halasu is also identified with Artocarpus integrifolius It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolia L.f..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1789)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Interpr. Rumphius Herbarium Amboinenese (1917)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vegetabilium Editionis Decimae Tertiae (1782)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Halasu, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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
Halasu (ಹಲಸು):—
1) [noun] the tree Artocarpus integra ( = A. heterophyllus) of Moraceae family; jackfruit tree.
2) [noun] its large, heavy fruit, containing edible seeds; jackfruit.
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Haḷasu (ಹಳಸು):—
1) [verb] to become old; 2 ) to become stale.
2) [verb] to lose lustre, brightness, attractiveness, etc.; to fade.
3) [verb] to spoil; to damage or render useless.
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Haḷasu (ಹಳಸು):—[adjective] = ಹಳಸಲು [halasalu]1.
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Haḷasu (ಹಳಸು):—[noun] = ಹಳಸಲು [halasalu]2.
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Haḷasu (ಹಳಸು):—
1) [noun] the tree Artocarpus integra of Moraceae family with yellow, fine-grained wood.
2) [noun] its large, fruit containing edible segments and seeds; jack fruit.
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: Halasu jaaka, Halasuda, Halasugandhi.
Full-text: Kaduhalasu, Deevi-halasu, Divihalasu, Halasu jaaka, Rudrakshahalasu, Paramgihalasu, Rottihalasu, Codahalasu, Mulluhalasu, Niruhalasu, Simehalasu, Nelahalasu, Bakkehalasu, Bili-halasu, Kaadu-halasu, Holehalasu, Nayihalasu, Camdrahalasu.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Halasu, Haḷasu; (plurals include: Halasus, Haḷasus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 809 < [Kannada-English-Malayalam (1 volume)]
Page 264 < [Malayalam-English-Kannada (1 volume)]
Page 336 < [Malayalam-English-Kannada (1 volume)]
Further sources of Vijayanagara history (by K. A. Nilakanta Sastri)
Page 288 < [Volume 2]