Karatalam, Karatāḷam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Karatalam means something in 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Karatalam in India is the name of a plant defined with Borassus flabellifer in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pholidocarpus tunicatus H. Wendl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Webbia (1914)
· Species Plantarum
· Systema Vegetabilium. (1774)
· Palmiers (1878)
· Botanica Acta (1997)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karatalam, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKaratalam (கரதலம்) [kara-talam] noun < kara +. Palm of the hand; கைத்தலம். மானுற்ற கரதலமொன்று [kaithalam. manurra karathalamonru] (தேவாரம் [thevaram] 44, 3).
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Karatāḷam (கரதாளம்) [kara-tāḷam] noun < idem. +.
1. (Music) Keeping time with the hands; கையாற்போடும் தாளம். [kaiyarpodum thalam.]
2. [Telugu: karatāḷamu.] Palmyra palm. See பனை. [panai.]
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: Karatalamala, Karatalamalaka, Karatalamalakam, Karatalamalakavat, Karatalamaram, Karatalamu.
Full-text: Karadalam.
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