Lengue: 1 definition
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Lengue 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) Lengue in Guinea-Bissau is the name of a plant defined with Afzelia africana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Intsia africana (Sm.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Lengue in Nigeria is also identified with Sterculia tragacantha.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Genera Nova Madagascariensia (1806)
· Taxon (1980)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1805)
· Edwards’s Botanical Register
· The Languages of West Africa. (1911)
· The Mende Language. (1908)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Ele lengue.
Full-text: Ele lengue.
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