Madak: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Madak means something in Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Madak has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Madaka.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Madak in India is the name of a plant defined with Premna tomentosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Premna tomentosa Kurz (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Forest Flora of British Burma (1877)
· Systema Plantarum (1800)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Plant Sciences (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Madak, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMadak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a preparation of opium which causes deep intoxication; ~[ci] a [madaka]-addict..—madak (मदक) is alternatively transliterated as Madaka.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+33): Madaka, Madaka-padartha, Madaka-phasala, Madakadravya, Madakal, Madakala, Madakalakokilakujita, Madakalayuvati, Madakalita, Madakapaniya, Madakapeya, Madakapulusu, Madakapusu, Madakara, Madakarana, Madakari, Madakarin, Madakarini, Madakata, Madakate.
Ends with: Davamadak, Tamadak.
Full-text: Madaka.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Madak, Maadak; (plurals include: Madaks, Maadaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Ambar-makalam < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]