Kukri: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kukri means something in biology. 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)Kukri in India is the name of a plant defined with Zea mays in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zea mays var. variegata G. Nicholson (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1821)
· The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening … (1887)
· FBI (1897)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum… . (1788)
· Landwirthschaftliche Flora (1866)
· Medical Flora (1830)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kukri, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKukri (ಕುಕ್ರಿ):—
1) [noun] a weapon usu. of metal with a long blade and hilt with a hand-guard, used esp. for thrusting or striking, and often worn as part of ceremonial dress; a sword.
2) [noun] a system of dance prevalent in the North eastern states of India.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kukrita, Kukritya, Kukriya.
Ends with: Ki kukri.
Full-text: Ki kukri, Kothimuhuda, Kathi.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kukri; (plurals include: Kukris). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
1. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and Modern Drama < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]