Kalaunji: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kalaunji means something in 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.
Ambiguity: Although Kalaunji has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kalaumji.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKalaunji [कलोंजी, कलौंजी] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Nigella sativa L. from the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family having the following synonyms: Nigella cretica. For the possible medicinal usage of kalaunji, 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.
Kalaunji in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
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Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKalaunji in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) nigclla; stuffed vegetable..—kalaunji (कलौंजी) is alternatively transliterated as Kalauṃjī.
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Full-text: Kalaumji.
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