Kumgu, Kuṃgu, Kungu, Kuṅgu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kumgu 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)1) Kungu in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Piptadeniastrum africanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Piptadenia africana Hook.f..
2) Kungu in Congo is also identified with Pteridium centrali-africanum It has the synonym Asplenium aquilinum (L.) Bernh. (etc.).
3) Kungu in East Africa is also identified with Tribulus terrestris It has the synonym Tribulus lanuginosus L. (etc.).
4) Kungu in India is also identified with Panicum sumatrense It has the synonym Panicum simplex Rottler ex Trin. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Botany (1840)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1824)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1798)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Carniolica (1760)
· African Study Monographs (2002)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kungu, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, 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 corpusKuṃgu (ಕುಂಗು):—
1) [verb] to go below the surface of a liquid, esp. water; to sink; to be immersed.
2) [verb] to adapt or change oneself from being straight into a curve or angle; to be altered in this way; to bend.
3) [verb] to diminish; to become weak.
4) [verb] to give in; to surrender, to concede; to comply with a demand for; to yield; to succumb.
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Kuṃgu (ಕುಂಗು):—[noun] absence of sound; the state of being silent; silence.
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)
Full-text: Kungu mappoo, Kungu-mti, Cinturappottu, Pitanam, Kuni.
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