Kattu-valli, Kāṭṭuvaḷḷi: 2 definitions
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Kattu-valli 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKattu-valli [காட்டுவள்ளி] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Dioscorea pentaphylla L. from the Dioscoreaceae (Yam) family having the following synonyms: Dioscorea triphylla. For the possible medicinal usage of kattu-valli, 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.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKāṭṭuvaḷḷi (காட்டுவள்ளி) [kāṭṭu-vaḷḷi] noun < idem. +.
1. Cultivated yam, medium climber, Dioscorea sativa; சீரக வள்ளலார்சாத்திரம்ி. [siraga valli.] (L.)
2. Five-leaved yam, medium climber, Dioscorea pentaphilla; வள்ளலார்சாத்திரம்ிக்கொடிவகை. [vallikkodivagai.] (A.)
3. Malacca yam, medium climber, Dioscorea cullifera; காய் வள்ளலார்சாத்திரம்ி. [kay valli.] (W.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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