Jemgu, Jeṃgu, Jengu, Jeṅgu: 2 definitions
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Jemgu 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Jengu in India is the name of a plant defined with Calamus erectus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Palmijuncus schizospathus (Griff.) Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. (1845)
· Records of the Botanical Survey of India (1902)
· Flora of the British India (1892)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ ed. 1832 (1832)
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden (Calcutta) (1908)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jengu, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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 corpusJeṃgu (ಜೆಂಗು):—
1) [noun] the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation; rust.
2) [noun] a set of small, thick bells of brass, stitched to a cloth-pad, worn round the anklets by Śaiva mendicants or stage-actors.
3) [noun] a small bell for tying round the neck of an ox, horse, etc.
4) [noun] a hostile contention; a war.
5) [noun] an army of soldiers.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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