Kalavu, Kalāvu: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Kalavu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology, Tamil. 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Kalavu (furtive) refers to the “erotic state of a woman before marriage” and represents an aspect of Akaolukkam (“discipline of one’s personal living”), as defined in the Tolkāppiyam (2nd century BC): a source book on linguistic and grammatical study, social anthropology, psychology and cultural ecology, representing an important piece of Tamil literature.—Akaolukkam is of two types—kalavu (furtive–the erotic state of a woman before marriage) and kaṟpu (wedded–the erotic state of a woman after marriage). The emotions caused by kalavu and kaṟpu-akaolukkam form the thirty-two “special natural feelings”. The thirty-two “common natural feelings” and the thirty-two ‘special natural feelings’ make sixty-four meyppāṭu types which are common for akam and puṟam.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKalavu in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Vaccinium leschenaultii Wight. from the Ericaceae (Blueberry) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kalavu, 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.
Kalavu in the Tamil language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kalavu in India is the name of a plant defined with Carissa carandas in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echites spinosus Burm.f. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Fl. Cochinch. (1790)
· Bot. Cab. (1822)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1895)
· Rev. Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1973)
· Indian J. Med. Res. (1963)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kalavu, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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 corpusKaḷavu (ಕಳವು):—
1) [noun] the act or an instance of stealing; theft.
2) [noun] the use of false representations to gain an unjust advantage; a dishonest artifice or trick; fraud.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKalavu (கலவு) [kalavutal] 5 transitive verb & intransitive < கல-. [kala-.] To mix; கலத்தல். கனியின் றிரளுங் கலவி [kalathal. kaniyin riralung kalavi] (சூளாமணி சீய. [sulamani siya.] 230).
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Kalavu (கலவு) noun < கலவு-. [kalavu-.] Joint of the body; உடலின் மூட்டுவாய். கலவுக்கழி கடுமுடை [udalin muttuvay. kalavukkazhi kadumudai] (அகநா. [agana.] 3).
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Kalāvu (கலாவு) [kalāvutal] 5 intransitive verb < கலவு-. [kalavu-.] To mix, join together, unite; கலத்தல். வானத்து வீசு வளி கலாவலின் [kalathal. vanathu visu vali kalavalin] (பத்துப்பாட்டு: குறிஞ்சிப்பாட்டு [pathuppattu: kurinchippattu] 48).
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Kalāvu (கலாவு) [kalāvutal] 5 intransitive verb probably from kalaha.
1. To be perturbed, confused; கலக்கமடைதல். கண்ணி நீரவைக் கலாவ [kalakkamadaithal. kanni niravaig kalava] (பத்துப்பாட்டு: நெடு [pathuppattu: nedu] 6).
2. To be displeased, angry; கோபித்தல். வசந்தமோகினி பெரு நிலாவினொடு கலாவினாள் [kopithal. vasanthamogini peru nilavinodu kalavinal] (திருக்குற்றாலக் குறவஞ்சி [thirukkurralag kuravanchi] 29).
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Kaḷavu (களவு) noun < கள்-. [kal-.] [Kanarese, Malayalam: Travancore usage kaḷavu.]
1. Robbery, theft; திருட்டு. களவினாலா கிய வாக்கம் [thiruttu. kalavinala kiya vakkam] (திருக்குறள் [thirukkural], 283).
2. Stolen property; திருடிய பொருள். கையுங் களவுமாய் அவனைப்பிடித்துக் கொண்டான். [thirudiya porul. kaiyung kalavumay avanaippidithug kondan.]
3. Deceit, treachery, hypocrisy; வஞ்சனை. நங் களவறுத்துநின் றாண்டமை [vanchanai. nang kalavaruthunin randamai] (திருவாசகம் [thiruvasagam] 5, 35).
4. Clandestine union between lovers, distinct from kaṟpu. See களவுப்புணர்ச்சி. கற்புக் களவுபோல ஒரு தலையான அன்பிற்றன்று [kalavuppunarchi. karpug kalavupola oru thalaiyana anpirranru] (இறையனாரகப் பொருள் [iraiyanaragap porul] 1, உரை [urai]).
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Kaḷavu (களவு) noun < களா. [kala.] See களா¹. (திவா.) [kala¹. (thiva.)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kalavugey, Kalavukan, Kalavukol, Kalavuni, Kalavunimaram, Kalavupannu, Kalavuppunarcci, Kalavupucal, Kalavuta, Kalavuvogu.
Ends with: Acamikkalavu, Kannakalavu, Kattatakkalavu, Katukalavu, Muppukkalavu.
Full-text (+37): Kalavukol, Kalavukan, Muppukkalavu, Acamikkalavu, Kalavatu, Kalavupannu, Kattatakkalavu, Kalavolukkam, Kalavuppunarcci, Tirutu, Pullatavan, Steyashastiram, Nallul, Takkaram, Menkavarkaran, Kalavupucal, Cauriyam, Kan-kalavukol, Totuvu, Incai.
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