Kanam, Kāṇam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kanam means something in 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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryKāṇam.—(EI 21, 28; SII 3; SITI), Tamil; name of a coin; a gold coin; a weight; a share. Note: kāṇam is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Kāṇam.—(EI 16), name of a gold coin. Note: kāṇam is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Kāṇam.—Tamil; name of a coin; a gold coin or weight. Note: kāṇam 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) Kanam in India is the name of a plant defined with Chamaecrista absus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia babylonica Schrank (among others).
2) Kanam is also identified with Ocimum tenuiflorum It has the synonym Lumnitzera tenuiflora (L.) Spreng. (etc.).
3) Kanam is also identified with Strychnos nux-vomica It has the synonym Strychnos nux-vomica var. oligosperma Dop (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum, ed. 2 (1763)
· Lloydia (1973)
· Linnaea (1837)
· Biblioth. Bot. (1928)
· Numer. List (2717)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanam, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+5): Kanama, Kanamadakku, Kanamaduku, Kanamallicceti, Kanamallika, Kanamamatra, Kanamantra, Kanamara, Kanamari, Kanamata, Kanamatakku, Kanamauval, Kanamavval, Kanambari, Kanambikai, Kanamci, Kaname, Kanamgara, Kanamja, Kanamju.
Ends with (+35): Akshinikanam, Arishi-kkanam, Arukkanam, Atavikanam, Brahmana-raja-kkanam, Brahmana-rasha-kkanam, Brahmanarashakkanam, Danda-kanam, Danda-kkanam, Eni-kkanam, Evakanam, Evankanam, Jhankanam, Kaakkanam, Kadir-kkanam, Kadirkkanam, Kakanam, Kakkanam, Kannala-kkanam, Kannittukkanam.
Full-text: Nikanam, Danda-kanam, Veyadi-kanam, Nikanamakshi, Tagir-kanam, Pattigai-kkanam, Kaṇṇālakkāṇam, Kushakkanam.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kanam, Kāṇam; (plurals include: Kanams, Kāṇams). 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)
Symbology of wearing skins in Shaivism < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
The Pey, Putam and Paritam (different sorts of Ganas, attendants) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 2 - The cult of Atiyars (Adiyars) < [Volume 4.1.2 - The conception of Paramanaiye Paduvar]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter CXIX - Illustration of the gold-ring < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Mising Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]