Iracani, Iracaṉi: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Iracani 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.
India history and geography
Source: Institut Français de Pondichéry: The Shaivite legends of KanchipuramIracaṉi (இரசனி) (in Tamil) refers to Rajanī in Sanskrit, and represents one of the proper nouns mentioned in the Kanchipuranam, which narrates the Shaivite Legends of Kanchipuram—an ancient and sacred district in Tamil Nadu (India). The Kanchipuranam (mentioning Iracaṉi) reminds us that Kanchipuram represents an important seat of Hinduism where Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed since ancient times.
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)1) Iracani in India is the name of a plant defined with Coscinium fenestratum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebrooke (among others).
2) Iracani is also identified with Indigofera tinctoria It has the synonym Indigofera tinctoria Blanco (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1979)
· Phytotherapy Research (2001)
· Indigofera (1768)
· Cytologia (1982)
· Flora of the Lesser Antilles, Leeward and Windward Islands (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Iracani, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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 LexiconIracaṉi (இரசனி) noun < rajanī.
1. Night; இரவு. பரநிருப விரசனி [iravu. paranirupa virasani] (இரகுவமிசம் அரசியற். [iraguvamisam arasiyar.] 5).
2. Turmeric. See மஞ்சள். ஏலமாவொடு நெல்லி யிர சனி [manchal. elamavodu nelli yira sani] (தக்ஷிணகை. அர்ச்சனா. [thagshinagai. archana.] 38).
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Iracaṉi (இரசனி) noun cf. rañjanī. Indian indigo. See அவுரி. (வைத்திய மூலிகை) [avuri. (vaithiya muligai)]
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Iracaṉi (இரசனி) noun < rajanī. Red cotton; செம்பஞ்சதந்திரப் பாடற்ு. (நாநார்த்த.) [sembanchu. (nagarthathipigai)]
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: Iracanimukam.
Full-text: Iracanimukam.
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