Mallikai: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mallikai means something in 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMallikai [மல்லிகை] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Jasminum coarctatum Roxb. from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family having the following synonyms: Jasminum coarctatum var. coarctatum, Jasminum rigidum, Jasminum reticulatum. For the possible medicinal usage of mallikai, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Mallikai in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum coarctatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Jasminum hirsutum Wall., nom. nud. (among others).
2) Mallikai is also identified with Jasminum grandiflorum It has the synonym Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum (L.) Stokes (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica (1820)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1976)
· Flora of the British India (1882)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Cytologia (1992)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 2 (1762)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mallikai, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconMallikai (மல்லிகை) noun < mallikā.
1. Himalayan heart-leaved smooth jasmine, medium climber, Jasminum anestomosans; பூங்கொடிவகை. [pungodivagai.]
2. Musk jasmine. See மகரந்தமல்லிகை. [magaranthamalligai.] (L.)
3. Arabian jasmine. See குடமல்லிகை. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [kudamalligai. (pingalagandu)]
4. White-bracted jasmine. See எருமைமுல்லை. [erumaimullai.] (L.)
5. Lamp-stand, standard; விளக்குத்தண்டு. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [vilakkuthandu. (pingalagandu)]
6. Vessel, cup, goblet; பாத்திரம். [pathiram.] (W.)
7. Mendicant's bowl; இரப்போர் கலம். [irappor kalam.] (W.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mallikaiccampa, Mallikaippu.
Ends with (+36): Antalmallikai, Anthi-mallikai, Antimallikai, Arrumallikai, Atukkumallikai, Cantira mallikai, Cantiramallikai, Catimallikai, Cemmallikai, Centumallikai, Ceppumallikai, Cinamallikai, Cirrumallikai, Cirumallikai, Irci mallikai, Irincakamallikai, Irkkumallikai, Jatimallikai, Kalamallikai, Kamallikai.
Full-text (+45): Nilamallikai, Mallikaiccampa, Cirumallikai, Kotimallikai, Kasturi-mallikai, Kattu-malligai, Naga malligai, Cantira mallikai, Tumpara mallikai, Malligai mottu, Anthi-mallikai, Sudukattu mallikai, Irci mallikai, Vicakali, Vicikilam, Rankunmallikai, Mallikamotini, Cinamallikai, Cataviru, Nittiyamallikai.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Mallikai, Malligai; (plurals include: Mallikais, Malligais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Section 9 - Ninth Tiruvaymoli (Mallikai Kamal) < [Book 9 - Ninth Centum]
Pasuram 5.9.1 < [Section 9 - Ninth Tiruvaymoli (Man ey nokku)]
Pasuram 9.9.10 < [Section 9 - Ninth Tiruvaymoli (Mallikai Kamal)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 12 - Thirupanaiyur or Tiruppanaiyur (Hymn 87) < [Volume 3.2 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola]
Chapter 2 - Thiruthuraiyur or Tirutturaiyur (Hymn 13) < [Volume 3.1 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Arur]
Chapter 30 - Thirupurampayam or Tiruppurampayam (Hymn 35) < [Volume 3.3 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola (later?)]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)