Kecci: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kecci 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)Kecci in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrullus colocynthis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Index Seminum [Goettingen] (1833)
· Species Plantarum
· Garcia Orta, Sér. Bot. (1976)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Linnaea (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kecci, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKecci (கெச்சி) noun cf. gavākṣī. Bitter water-melon, Cucumis trigonus; பேய்த்தும்மட்டிவகை. ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [peythummattivagai. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
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: Keccidi, Keccinatai, Keccisu.
Full-text: Ojong kechi, Kechi shuan, Keccinatai, Kechi.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kecci, Kechi; (plurals include: Keccis, Kechis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 1 - The authenticity of Buddhist literature < [Chapter III - General Explanation of Evam Maya Śruta]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)