Karanji, Karañjī, Karamji: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Karanji means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKaranji [करंजी] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Caesalpinia bonduc (L.)Roxb. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Caesalpinia crista, Caesalpinia bonducella, Guilandina bonduc. For the possible medicinal usage of karanji, 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.
Karanji [कारंजी] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Buchnera hispida Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don from the Orobanchaceae (Broomrape) family having the following synonyms: Buchnera browniana, Striga schimperiana, Buchnera schimperiana.
Karamji [करंजी] in the i language is the name of a plant identified with Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre from the Fabaceae (pea) family having the following synonyms: Millettia pinnata, Pongamia glabra, Derris indica, Cytisus pinnatus.
Karamji [करंजी] in the Konkani language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Karanji in India is the name of a plant defined with Albizia procera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa coriaria Blanco (among others).
2) Karanji is also identified with Holoptelea integrifolia It has the synonym Ulmus integrifolia Roxb. (etc.).
3) Karanji is also identified with Pongamia pinnata It has the synonym Cajum pinnatum (L.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (Tokyo) (1942)
· Flora of Bilaspur District, Madhya Pradesh (1989)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· FBI (1876)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karanji, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Karañjī (करञ्जी):—[from karañja] f. Galedupa Piscidia, [Bhāvaprakāśa]
2) Kārañjī (कारञ्जी):—[from kārañja] f. a kind of pepper, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKaraṃji (ಕರಂಜಿ):—[noun] = ಕರಂಜಕ [karamjaka].
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Kāraṃji (ಕಾರಂಜಿ):—
1) [noun] a fountain a) a spring of water from the earth; b) a jet or stream of water caused by mechanical means to spout from an opening or structure.
2) [noun] (fig.) a source of or cause for, rejoicing.
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Kārāṃji (ಕಾರಾಂಜಿ):—[noun] a fountain a) a spring of water from the earth; b) a jet or stream of water caused by mechanical means to spout from an opening or structure.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Karamjia, Karamjige, Karamjikay, Karamjikayi, Karamjike, Karanji-pipal, Karanjika, Karanjin.
Ends with: Ghanerakaranji, Khajikaranji, Kirukaramji, Putikaranji.
Full-text: Nevari, Karanji-pipal, Karaji, Bakhara, Kadupala, Ubhavinem, Mayarani, Sharana, Samyava.
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