Korran, Koṟṟaṉ, Koṟṟāṉ: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Korran means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: academia.edu: Minor Chiefs and "Hero" in Ancient TamilakamKoṟṟaṉ refers to a “chief”.—Cf. Koṟṟa (“king”).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Korran in India is the name of a plant defined with Cardiospermum halicacabum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Corindum halicacabum (L.) Medik. (among others).
2) Korran is also identified with Cassytha filiformis It has the synonym Ocotea cuneata Mez (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Science (1861)
· Rumphia (1849)
· Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. (1828)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1994)
· Journal of Ethnobiology (1983)
· J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. (1981)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Korran, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKoṟṟaṉ (கொற்றன்) noun < கொற்று¹. [korru¹.] Mason, bricklayer; கொத்தன். [kothan.] (நன். [nan.] 130, மயிலை. [mayilai.])
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Koṟṟāṉ (கொற்றான்) noun Parasitic leafless plant, small climber, Cassytha filiformis; இலையற்ற கொடிவகை. [ilaiyarra kodivagai.] (M. M. 230.)
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: Korrankoti.
Ends with: Erumai-k-korran, Erumaikkorran, Kotikkorran, Mutakkorran, Pacu-n-korran, Pacunkorran, Turru-vaykorran, Turrumai-k-korran.
Full-text (+3): Turru-vaykorran, Pacunkorran, Erumaikkorran, Mativalli, Kotikkottan, Calantiratti, Kottankolunci, Mantiriyam, Tutakkaruppan, Pacu-n-korran, Erumai-k-korran, Turrumai-k-korran, Narantai, Korra, Arattai, Ulinai, Nantai, Kottan, Panikkan, Nulil.
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