Kotakam, Koṭakam, Kōṭakam: 2 definitions
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Kotakam 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)1) Kotakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H. Hurter & Mabb. (among others).
2) Kotakam is also identified with Alangium salviifolium It has the synonym Grewia salviifolia L.f. (etc.).
3) Kotakam is also identified with Panicum repens It has the synonym Panicum notatum Retz. (etc.).
4) Kotakam is also identified with Portulaca oleracea It has the synonym Portulaca oleracea subsp. nicaraguensis Danin & H.G. Baker (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae … (1850)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1986)
· Cytologia (1995)
· The forest flora of North-West and Central India (1874)
· Flora Indica; or descriptions … (1820)
· Blumea (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kotakam, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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 LexiconKoṭakam (கொடகம்) noun Indian ipecacuanha. See குறிஞ்சா [kurincha], 3. (L.)
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Kōṭakam (கோடகம்) noun < kōṭaka.
1. Ornamental curves of a crown, one of five muṭi-y-uṟuppu, q.v.; முடியுறுப்பு ஐந்தனுள் ஒன்று. (திவா.) [mudiyuruppu ainthanul onru. (thiva.)]
2. A kind of tapering crown; சிகரமாகச் செய்த முடிவகை. கோடக மணிந்த கோல முடியினாய் [sigaramagas seytha mudivagai. kodaga manintha kola mudiyinay] (சீவகசிந்தாமணி [sivagasindamani] 2989).
3. Junction where several streets meet, crossing; பலதெருக்கூடுமிடம். (பிங்கலகண்டு) [palatherukkudumidam. (pingalagandu)]
4. Ewer; குண்டிகை. [kundigai.] (W.)
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Kōṭakam (கோடகம்) noun < ghōṭaka.
1. Horse; குதிரை. பச்சைக் கோடகக் காற்றை [kuthirai. pachaig kodagak karrai] (கல்லாடம் [kalladam] 17, 48).
2. The first nakṣatra. See அசுவதி. ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [asuvathi. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
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Kōṭakam (கோடகம்) noun Newness, novelty; புதுமை. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [puthumai. (pingalagandu)]
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Kōṭakam (கோடகம்) noun Spurge gourd; பீர்க்கு. (நாநார்த்த.) [pirkku. (nagarthathipigai)]
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)
Ends with: Ankotakam, Ekotakam.
Full-text: Mutiyuruppu, Kodagam.
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