Kuvi: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Kuvi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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)Kuvi in India is the name of a plant defined with Artocarpus integrifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolia L.f..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vegetabilium Editionis Decimae Tertiae (1782)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kuvi, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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
[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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKūvī (कूवी) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kūpī.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKuvi (ಕುವಿ):—[verb] to shout aloud.
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Kuvi (ಕುವಿ):—[noun] a language, akin to Kuī belonging to the Dravidian language, spoken in Orissa.
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 (+18): Kuvi-mutkaruvi, Kuvicara, Kuvicari, Kuvichar, Kuvid, Kuvidambana, Kuvidya, Kuvidyasa, Kuvidye, Kuvika, Kuvikalagedde, Kuvikarna, Kuvikrama, Kuvil, Kuvila-narumpu, Kuvilai, Kuvilam, Kuvilam palam, Kuvilan-tanpu, Kuvilankani.
Ends with: Alunkuvi, Cuttukkuvi, Kaikuvi, Kolunkuvi, Manankuvi, Pakkuvi.
Full-text (+9): Kudhi, Kupi, Kaikuvi, Kuvi-mutkaruvi, Kushi, Kuv, Kuvivu, Cuttukkuvi, Kumba, Cataikkuvai, Vaykumpu, Manankuvi, Kuvra, Murugan, Gangaladhar, Kubera, Karuppana, Kuvai, Bhikshatana, Vishvarupakrishna.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Kuvi, Kūvī; (plurals include: Kuvis, Kūvīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Religious Conversion and Cultural Conflict < [July 1964]
‘Amrutar Santana’: A Critique < [July 1955]
‘Amrutar Santana’: A Critique < [July 1955]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2.1 - Vishapaharana-murti (depiction of swallowing the poison) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]