Madiga, Mādiga: 2 definitions
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Madiga 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)Madiga in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Adenium obesum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cameraria obesa (Forssk.) Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botany of Socotra. (1888)
· Boissiera (1988)
· Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (1990)
· Oesterreichische botanische Zeitschrift (1904)
· Systema Vegetabilium ed. 15 (1819)
· Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology (2000)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Madiga, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMādiga (ಮಾದಿಗ):—
1) [noun] a man of cobblerś caste.
2) [noun] that caste itself.
3) [noun] a contemptible, despicable base-spirited man.
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Mādīga (ಮಾದೀಗ):—[noun] = ಮಾದಿಗ [madiga].
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: Madigadde, Madigavare, Madigavarike, Matikacakku, Matikai, Matikal, Matikam, Matikampu, Matikanti, Matikattu, Matikatu.
Ends with: Nemmediga.
Full-text (+71): Kuncham, Kambha, Thela, Darala, Ragi, Gavala, Sikili, Dakkalu, Dhakkalu, Madara, Kudumala, Golkonda, Mademga, Kalahasti, Chatla, Jalam, Kappala, Kaththe, Nannuru, Madega.
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