Kuskus: 1 definition
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Kuskus 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) Kuskus in India is the name of a plant defined with Vetiveria zizanioides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Andropogon festucoides J. Presl (among others).
2) Kuskus in Togo is also identified with Triticum aestivum It has the synonym Zeia vulgaris var. aestiva (L.) Lunell (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1985)
· Boissiera (1960)
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Journal of Phytopathology (2005)
· Weed Biology and Management (2002)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1887)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kuskus, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kuskusipa.
Ends with: Nkuskus.
Full-text: Matukavati.
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Hitopadesha (English translation) (by Sir Edwin Arnold)
Chapter 2 - The Story of the Tiger and the Traveller < [Book One - The Winning of Friends]