Kadam: 6 definitions
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Kadam means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi, 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.
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India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Studies on ecological and behavioural aspects of capped langur, Trachypithecus pileatusKadam is the name of a plant corresponding to Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Miq. from the Rubiaceae family, according to the author Awadhesh Kumar in his thesis called ‘Studies on ecological and behavioural aspects of capped langur’, mentioned in the chapter dealing with Food habits and feeding ecology. The following parts of Kadam are consumed: Fruit
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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKadam [কদম] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Wendlandia heynei (Schult.) Santapau & Merchant from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Rondeletia heynei, Rondeletia exserta, Wendlandia exserta. For the possible medicinal usage of kadam, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kadam in India is the name of a plant defined with Mitragyna parvifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nauclea parvifolia Roxb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Observ. Naucl. Indic. (1839)
· Species Plantarum (1798)
· Pl. Coromandel (1795)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kadam, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Kadam in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) see [kadamba]; see [kadama]..—kadam (कदम) is alternatively transliterated as Kadama.
2) Kadam in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) step, pace; footstep; ~[ca] foot-rest in a latrine; —[ba-kadama] step by step; in the footsteps of; slowly; ~[bosi] kissing the feet (as a mark of deep respect or for flattering); —[ukhadana] to be swept off one’s feet; —[uthana] to march apace, to make progress; —[cumana] see ~[bosi] ([karana]); —[badhana] to march forward; to step up one’s pace..—kadam (कदम) is alternatively transliterated as Kadama.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKadaṃ (ಕದಂ):—[adjective] full of vigor; strong, robust, hearty, etc. as a horse.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryKadam is another spelling for कदम [kadama].—n. 1. a pace; step; stride; 2. one of the different paces of trained horses;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+137): Kadam kapoor, Kadama, Kadamaba, Kadamada, Kadamadala, Kadamadanem, Kadamadavalli, Kadamagali, Kadamai, Kadamallige, Kadamanpari, Kadamappabha, Kadamara, Kadamaram, Kadamari, Kadamate, Kadamatta, Kadamattaca, Kadamb, Kadamba.
Ends with (+56): Akadantikadam, Akatam, Akatavikatam, Akkatam, Antakatam, Apakatam, Avakatam, Bhui kadam, Cakatam, Cankatam, Cikkatam, Cirunkatam, Cukacankatam, Ekadam, Ekatam, Gulikadam, Hil-kadam, Ilakatam, Kelikadam, Khetkadam.
Full-text: Kadama, Tarua kadam, Kadam kapoor, Tarwa kadam, Bhui kadam, Mir-kadam-phuli, Kateriyam, Surakshatmak-kadam, Hil-kadam, Torua-kadam, Katamai, Kolai-katamputtu, Tacopanishattu, Katama, Tirupati, Pakai, Kataru.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Kadam, Kadaṃ; (plurals include: Kadams, Kadaṃs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 5.6 - The three types of Understanding: Budhi, Jñāna, Asaṃmoha < [Chapter 5 - A Line of Demarcation between the first four and last four Yogadṛṣṭis]
Impact of Globalisation on Tribal Economy < [April – June, 2007]
Reviews < [July 1969]
Tagore as Poet of Childhood < [April 1958]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirnmiyachchur < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)
2a. The Spread of Buddhism < [Chapter 1 - The evolution of Buddhist Art in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Appendix 8.1 - The “Swan-Maiden” Motif < [Appendices]