Ikam, Īkam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ikam means something in biology, Tamil. 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)Ikam in India is the name of a plant defined with Mimosa rubicaulis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa mutabilis Roxb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1783)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ikam, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconIkam (இகம்) noun < iha. This world; இம்மை. இகமொடு பரமும் [immai. igamodu paramum] (கந்தபு. திருவிளையாடற் புராணம் [kanthapu. thiruvilaiyadar puranam] 105).
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Īkam (ஈகம்) noun cf. ஈங்கம். [ingam.] Sandal-wood tree. See சந்தனமரம். (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [santhanamaram. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ika-muttira-pala-pokavirakam, Ikamalar, Ikamirukam, Ikamriga, Ikamuham.
Ends with (+632): Abhikam, Abhyadhikam, Acakamikam, Acakantikam, Accamatikam, Acikam, Adhikam, Ahikam, Aikantikam, Aikikam, Aintarikam, Aishikam, Aitikam, Akalikam, Akanikam, Akasmikam, Akulatikam, Alacikam, Alamarikam, Alaukikam.
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