Kakala, Kākala, Kākāla: 10 definitions
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Kakala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsKākala (काकल):—[kākalaṃ/kākalakaṃ] Uvula. Small soft structure hanging from free edge of soft pallate in the midline above the root of the tounge
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryKākala.—(IA 12), a trumpet. See kāhala, kāhalā. Note: kākala is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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) Kakala in Burkina Faso is the name of a plant defined with Paullinia pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cururu pinnata House (among others).
2) Kakala in Central African Republic is also identified with Albizia ferruginea It has the synonym Inga malacophylla A. Rich. (etc.).
3) Kakala in Ghana is also identified with Afzelia africana It has the synonym Intsia africana (Sm. ex Pers.) Kuntze (etc.).
4) Kakala in India is also identified with Saussurea costus It has the synonym Aucklandia lappa Decne. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Florae Senegambiae Tentamen (1830)
· Dict. Sci. Nat. (1827)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1976)
· Repertorium Botanices Systematicae (1843)
· Iconographia Cormophytorum Sinicorum (6700)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kakala, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKākala (काकल) or Kākāla (काकाल).—
1) A raven.
2) The thyroid cartilage.
-lam A jewel worn upon the neck.
Derivable forms: kākalaḥ (काकलः), kākālaḥ (काकालः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKākala (काकल).—n.
(-laṃ) A jewel worn upon neck. f. (-liḥ or -lī) A low and sweet tone, the song of a bird, &c. E. kā instead of ku diminutive, kal to sound, in or ṅīp aff.
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Kākāla (काकाल).—m.
(-laḥ) A raven. E. kāka, and al to be able, affix ac.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kākala (काकल):—mn. (?) the thyroid cartilage, [Caraka i, 18]
2) a jewel worn upon the neck, [Horace H. Wilson]
3) m. a raven.
4) Kākāla (काकाल):—m. a raven, [Vetāla-pañcaviṃśatikā iv, 18] (cf. kāka and kākola.)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kākala (काकल):—(laṃ) 1. n. A jewel worn upon the neck. (liḥ-lī) 2. 3. f. A sweet chirping note.
2) Kākāla (काकाल):—(laḥ) 1. m. A raven.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Kākala (काकल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Kāgala.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kakalaioa, Kakalaka, Kakalakshanadivicara, Kakalam, Kakalasita, Kakalate, Kakalati, Kakalaya.
Ends with (+1): Anekakala, Arkakala, Avartakakala, Dronakakakala, Dronakakala, Ekakala, Ghatakakala, Gulikakala, Honekakala, Kakakala, Kalankakala, Lankakala, Lokakala, Mrittikakala, Nadikakala, Nishekakala, Pakakala, Shabdakarshanikakala, Shakakala, Vaikarikakala.
Full-text: Kakila, Dronakakala, Kakalaka, Kagala, Kakola, Kahala.
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