Kanak: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kanak 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 Kanak has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kanaka.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKanak in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Schima wallichii Schima wallichii (DC.) Korth. from the Theaceae (tea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kanak, 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)1) Kanak in India is the name of a plant defined with Schima wallichii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gordonia chilaunia Buch.Ham. ex D. Don (among others).
2) Kanak is also identified with Triticum aestivum It has the synonym Zeia vulgaris var. aestiva (L.) Lunell (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany Kew Gard. Misc. (1849)
· Systematisches Verzeichniss der im Indischen Archipel (Zollinger) (1854)
· Verhandelingen over de Natuurlijke Geschiedenis (1842)
· Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. Bot. (1934)
· Florula Ludoviciana, or, a flora of the state of … (1817)
· Grasses of Burma (1960)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanak, for example diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, 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 dictionaryKanak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) see [gehum]; see [sona]; see [dhatura]..—kanak (कनक) is alternatively transliterated as Kanaka.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+321): Kana-kamparekai, Kana-kuratti-mulaipal, Kanagil, Kanagile, Kanagili, Kanagilu, Kanak-champa, Kanak-gol, Kanaka, Kanaka-haya, Kanaka-tulapurusha, Kanakaambara, Kanakaambramu, Kanakaaya, Kanakabha, Kanakabhanga, Kanakabhisheka, Kanakabhujendra, Kanakabimbabha, Kanakabindu.
Ends with: Akanak.
Full-text: Kanaka, Kanak-champa, Kanak-gol.
Relevant text
Search found 6 books and stories containing Kanak; (plurals include: Kanaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 71 - Tiruvekampam (Hymn 61) < [Volume 3.6 - Pilgrim’s progress: away from Otriyur and Cankili]
Chapter 1.3 - Umabhaga-murti (depiction of the Mother Goddess) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Haribhakti-sudhodaya (by Tridandi Sri Bhakti Prajnan Yati Maharaj)
Indian Culture: The Ethical Dimension < [October 1990 – December, 1990]
Reviews < [April – June, 1979]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
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