Keralam, Kēraḷam: 2 definitions
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Keralam 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)Keralam in India is the name of a plant defined with Embelia ribes in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Antidesma ribes (Burm. f.) Raeusch. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
· Natural history (1877)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1797)
· FBI (1882)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Keralam, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKēraḷam (கேரளம்) noun < Kērala.
1. The Chēra kingdom, one of 56 tēcam, q.v.; ஐம்பத் தாறு தேசங்களுள் ஒன்றாகிய சேரதேசம். [aimbath tharu thesangalul onragiya serathesam.] (திருவேங்கடசதகம் [thiruvengadasathagam] 97.)
2. Malayalam, the language of the Chēra country; மலையாள பாஷை. [malaiyala pashai.]
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Kēraḷam (கேரளம்) noun cf. kairālī. Common windberry. See வாய்விளங்கம். [vayvilangam.] (தைலவருக்கச்சுருக்கம் தைல. [thailavarukkachurukkam thaila.] 114.)
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: Keralamahatmayam, Keralamahatmiya, Keralamahatmya.
Ends with: Nacakeralam.
Full-text: Amlavetasa, Tecam.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Keralam, Kēraḷam, Kaeralam; (plurals include: Keralams, Kēraḷams, Kaeralams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)
1.2. The origin of Kerala < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]
7.1. Nakshatramala < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]
The Quilon inscription of Vira Kerala (Dated 671 M.E.) < [Chapter 1 - Historical details from Sanskrit Inscriptions]
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
2. The Capital of the Chera Dynasty < [Chapter 2 - Depiction of King Utiyan Ceralatan in History and Literature]
8. The South Indian representation in Kurukshetra war < [Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast]
1. The Chera Dynasty (Introducion) < [Chapter 2 - Depiction of King Utiyan Ceralatan in History and Literature]
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
6. Social Impacts of Impurity and Expiatory Rites < [Chapter 4 - Socio-Cultural aspects of Expiatory Rites]
4. Ritual Gift as a Mode of Expiation < [Chapter 4 - Socio-Cultural aspects of Expiatory Rites]
Reviews < [January – March, 1982]
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