Illam: 3 definitions

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Introduction:

Illam means something in the history of ancient India, 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.

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India history and geography

Source: Wikibooks (hi): Sanskrit Technical Terms (history)

Illam.—(Malayalam) Among Brāhmaṇas in Kerala, a family residence or estate.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

Illam in India is the name of a plant defined with Strychnos potatorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Strychnos heterodoxa Gilg (among others).

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

· E-Journal of Chemistry (2007)
· Genera Plantarum (1873)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1984)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1893)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1899)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Illam, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Illam (இல்லம்) noun < இல்¹. [il¹.] [Malayalam: illam.]

1. House, home; வீடு. இல்லங்க டோறு மெழுந்தருளி [vidu. illanga doru mezhuntharuli] (திருவாசகம் [thiruvasagam] 7, 17).

2. [cf. T. cilla-giṇdza, K. cilla.] Clearing-nut tree. See தேற்று. [therru.] (அகநா. [agana.] 4.)

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Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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Search found 8 books and stories containing Illam; (plurals include: Illams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

1.5. The settlements of Kerala with people < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]

Tiruvitancode Inscription of Vira Iravi Varma < [Chapter 1 - Historical details from Sanskrit Inscriptions]

2. The Hamsa-sandesha by Purnasarasvati < [Chapter 4 - Traces of Historical Facts from Sandesha Kavyas and Short poems]

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Putayurbhasa (summary) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]

Notes for chapter 1 < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]

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11. Notes for chapter 2 < [Chapter 2 - A Textual analysis]

49. Notes for chapter 4 < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]

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Story of Pākkanār

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