Kanniru, Kaṇṇīru: 2 definitions

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Kanniru means something in 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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Kanniru in India is the name of a plant defined with Cassine glauca in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Elaeodendron glaucum Pers. (among others).

2) Kanniru is also identified with Elaeodendron glaucum It has the synonym Mangifera glauca Rottb. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (2003)
· Polypetalae disciflorae Rehmannianae (1888)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanniru, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Kaṇṇīru (ಕಣ್ಣೀರು):—

1) [noun] a drop or drops of clear saline fluid secreted by the lacrimal gland and diffused between the eye and eyelids to moisten the parts and facilitate their motion.

2) [noun] that which causes secretion of profuse tears; deep and piognant distress; grief.

3) [noun] ಕಣ್ಣೀರಲ್ಲಿ ಕೂಳುತಿನ್ನು [kanniralli kulutinnu] kaṇṇīralli kūḷu tinnu to live a miserable life; ಕಣ್ಣೀರಲ್ಲಿ ಕೈತೊಳೆ [kanniralli kaitole] kaṇṇīralli kai toḷe to live a very difficult life; ಕಣ್ಣೀರು ಕಪಾಳಕ್ಕೆ ಬರು [kanniru kapalakke baru] kaṇṇīru kapāḷakke baru to be very difficult, very trying or annoying.

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Kannīru (ಕನ್ನೀರು):—[noun] = ಕನ್ನೀರ್ [kannir].

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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