Ambiguity: Although Kosh has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kosha.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kosh [कोशी] in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta from the Costaceae (Spiral Ginger) family having the following synonyms: Costus speciosus, Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum. For the possible medicinal usage of kosh, 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.

Kosh in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Alnus nitida (Spach) Endl. from the Betulaceae (Birch) family having the following synonyms: Clethropsis nitida.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Kosh in India is the name of a plant defined with Alnus nitida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Clethropsis nitida Spach (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Taxon (1982)
· Genera Plantarum Suppl. (1848)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1841)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kosh, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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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 dictionary

Kosh in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a dictionary; lexicon; a sheath; covering; shell; ball; testicles; —[kala] the art of lexicography; ~[kara] a lexicographer; ~[vijnana] lexicology, the science of lexicography; —[vriddhi] hydrocele..—kosh (कोश) is alternatively transliterated as Kośa.

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See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with (+194): Kosaka, Kosam, Kosaphala, Kosh-adhipa, Kosha, Koshabhavana, Koshabhuta, Koshacancu, Koshachanchu, Koshadanda, Koshadasa, Koshadhanya, Koshadhavana, Koshadhipati, Koshadhisha, Koshadhyaksha, Koshadrava, Koshagara, Koshagaradhikarin, Koshagata.

Ends with: Dal-kosh, Sawalkosh, Sukosh, Vishwabalkosh.

Full-text: Arakshita-kosha, Kosha, Dal-kosh, Koshpatam, Devaranem.

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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kosh; (plurals include: Koshes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)

1.3. Paramanu in Jain Philosophy < [Chapter 5 - Science in Jainism]

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Triveni Journal

The Kalaapam < [January 1955]

Stylistics and Literary Criticism in Hindi < [July 1969]

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The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)

Chapter III - Hymns of destroying the Nagas, origin of Sagara < [Book IV]

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