Katil: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Katil 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 Katil has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Katila.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Katil in India is the name of a plant defined with Boerhavia diffusa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Boerhavia diffusa var. mutabilis R.Br. (among others).
2) Katil is also identified with Sterculia urens It has the synonym Kavalama urens (Roxb.) Raf. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
· Species Plantarum. (1797)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Actes de la Société d’Histoire Naturelle de Paris (1792)
· Observationum Botanicarum (Jacquin) (1771)
· Mus. Senckenberg.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Katil, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, 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 dictionaryKatil in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a murderer; ~[lana] murderous..—katil (कातिल) is alternatively transliterated as Kātila.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Katil-atipatu, Katila, Katili, Katilichawlai, Katilimga, Katilla, Katillah, Katillaka, Katillakam, Katillinsecham, Katilvilu.
Full-text: Katila.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Katil; (plurals include: Katils). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
India and Malaysia: The Links that Bind < [April - June 1976]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.2 - Dakshinamurti < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]