Kurumba: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Kurumba means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭuKurumbā (कुरुम्बा) is another name for Mahādroṇī, an unidentified medicinal plant, according to verse 5.139-140 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fifth chapter (parpaṭādi-varga) of this book enumerates sixty varieties of smaller plants (kṣudra-kṣupa). Together with the names Kurumbā and Mahādroṇī, there are a total of seven Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA Damila chief, subdued by Lankapura. Cv.lxxvii.14f.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Glossary of Sinhalese Folk Terms appearing in the Service Tenure RegisterKurumba:—The same as Kasapen.
Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1Kurumba refers to one of the vernacular languages and dialects of Southern India.—Kurumba is spoken by the Kurumbas of the Nilgiri hills, Malabar, and Mysore, and regarded as a dialect of Canarese.
Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Painting: A Survey (h)Kurumba refers to an ancient Indian style of painting.—Painting like most Indian art reflects the religious passion of the people, their joys and aspirations. It is also a documentation of the life and times, of kings and courts, nature, plants and animals. It is a celebration of colour, of festivals and all that is beautiful. India’s heritage of painting (e.g., the Kurumba style) is a record of happy times and happy people who expressed their hopes and faith through their works of art.
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)Kurumba in India is the name of a plant defined with Haldina cordifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nauclea sterculiifolia A. Rich. ex DC.) (Adina Salisb., from the Greek adinos ‘clustered, plentiful, crowded’, referring to the clustered flowers. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Genera Plantarum (1873)
· Forest Fl. N.W. India (1874)
· The Paradisus Londinensis (1807)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Blumea (1978)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kurumba, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKurumba (कुरुम्ब).—A kind of orange.
Derivable forms: kurumbam (कुरुम्बम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKurumba (कुरुम्ब).—n.
(-mbaṃ) A large species of orange. f.
(-mbā) Trumpet flower.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kurumba (कुरुम्ब):—m. a kind of orange (= kula-pālaka), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) Kurumbā (कुरुम्बा):—[from kurumba] f. the plant Phlomis ceylanica (commonly Droṇa-puṣpī), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryKurumba (कुरुम्ब):—(mbaṃ) 1. n. A large species of orange. f. (mbā) Trumpet flower.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKuruṃba (ಕುರುಂಬ):—
1) [noun] a man who herds and takes care of sheep; a shepherd.
2) [noun] the caste of shepherds.
3) [noun] a slow-witted, foolish man.
4) [noun] an old experienced man.
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Kuṟuṃba (ಕುಱುಂಬ):—
1) [noun] a man who herds and takes care of sheep; a shepherd.
2) [noun] the caste of shepherds.
3) [noun] a slow-witted, foolish man.
4) [noun] an old experienced man.
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Kuṟuṃba (ಕುಱುಂಬ):—
1) [noun] a fort-watchman or guard.
2) [noun] an officer in charge of the funds or finances, as of a government, corporation or society; a treasurer.
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Kuṟuṃba (ಕುಱುಂಬ):—[noun] one who makes pottery; a potter.
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Kuṟuṃba (ಕುಱುಂಬ):—
1) [noun] a piece of land surrounded by water; an island.
2) [noun] a raised mass of earth, stones; a small hill or mound.
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Kuṟuṃba (ಕುಱುಂಬ):—[noun] = ಕುಱುಂಬು [kurumbu]2.
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: Kurumbakote, Kurumbale, Kurumbandanakali, Kurumpai, Kurumpar, Kurumparkottam, Kurumpatai, Kurumpati, Kurumpattam, Kurumpatti, Kurumpokku, Kurumpotu.
Ends with: Devakurumba, Nikurumba, Perumkurumba.
Full-text: Kurumbika, Kulapalaka, Kurimba, Kuriba, Nikurumba, Kurumparkottam, Devakurumba, Kurumbi, Dronapushpi, Mahadroni, Kurumpai.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Kurumba, Kurumbā, Kuruṃba, Kuṟuṃba, Kuṟumba; (plurals include: Kurumbas, Kurumbās, Kuruṃbas, Kuṟuṃbas, Kuṟumbas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 23: Perumizhalai Kurumba (Perumilalaikkurumpa) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Political History (1): Mauryas < [Chapter 1 - Historical Backdrop]
Tondainadu < [Chapter 1 - Historical Backdrop]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appendix: Nanadesis < [Chapter XVI - Temples of Rajendra III’s Time]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 4 - Bhima and Naga (A.D. 1127-1150) < [Chapter XII - The Pallavas]
Reviews < [December 1946]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 12 - Conducting Mining Operations and Manufacture < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]