Kahu: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kahu 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKahu [काहु] in the Himachal language is the name of a plant identified with Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata (Wall. & G.Don) Cif. from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family having the following synonyms: Olea cuspidata, Olea monticola, Olea asiatica. For the possible medicinal usage of kahu, 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.
Kahu in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Lactuca serriola L. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Lactuca scariola, Lactuca sylvestris.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kahu in India is the name of a plant defined with Saccharum spontaneum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Imperata spontanea (L.) P. Beauv. (among others).
2) Kahu is also identified with Terminalia arjuna It has the synonym Terminalia berryi Wight & Arn. (etc.).
3) Kahu is also identified with Terminalia cuneata It has the synonym Pentaptera cuneata (Roth) DC..
4) Kahu in Kenya is also identified with Commelina africana It has the synonym Stickmannia africana (L.) Raf. (etc.).
5) Kahu is also identified with Commelina forsskalii It has the synonym Commelina falcata Hassk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Austral. (1864)
· Grasses of Burma (1960)
· Cytologia (1989)
· Plantae Indiae Batavae Orientalis (1856)
· Micronesica (1982)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Zeylaniae (1864)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kahu, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKāhu (ಕಾಹು):—
1) [noun] the act, fact or an instance of guarding, protecting; protection.
2) [noun] a cermony performed on the seventh day from the date of birth of a baby to protect the baby from possible danger, evil spirits, etc.
3) [noun] a protective wall or hedge around something.
4) [noun] an armlet worn to protect against danger or harm.
5) [noun] the state of being under the custody of another; imprisonment.
6) [noun] a mark made with a lamp black on the chin, cheek or forehead either to protect against evil spirits, bad look, etc or for good luck.
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Kāhu (ಕಾಹು):—
1) [noun] the quality of being hot; hotness; heat.
2) [noun] intense anger; rage; fury; anger.
3) [noun] the quality of being intense; great energy or vehemence of emotion, thought or activity; intensity.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kahu ja pann, Kahua, Kahuji, Kahula, Kahulula, Kahum To Ma Marajaigi Na Kahum To Bapa Kutta Khajaiga, Kahun Papyri, Kahura, Kahurate, Kahusha, Kahuwa, Kahuya.
Ends with: Arkahu, Bankahu, Dikahu, Shakahu, Tukhm kahu, Tukhm-i-kahu, Tukhm-kahu.
Full-text: Tukhm kahu muqqashar, Tukhm kahu, Ab kahu sabz, Tukhm-i-kahu, Kahu ja pann, Tukhm-kahu, Deh.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kahu, Kāhu; (plurals include: Kahus, Kāhus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 37 - Bapu Bhalalo < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]
Chapter 6 - Natho Modhvadio (Around 1830) < [Part 2 - Sorathi Baharvatiya]
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