Marali, Maraḷi, Maṟali: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Marali means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyMarali is an Assamese term referring to “purlin”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMarali [ಮರಳಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Tephrosia lanceifolia, Tephrosia indigofera, Tephrosia wallichii. For the possible medicinal usage of marali, 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) Marali in India is the name of a plant defined with Aquilaria agallocha in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aloexylum agallochum Lour. (among others).
2) Marali is also identified with Ceiba pentandra It has the synonym Xylon pentandrum Kuntze (etc.).
3) Marali is also identified with Crocus sativus It has the synonym Geanthus autumnalis Raf. (etc.).
4) Marali is also identified with Indigofera aspalathoides It has the synonym Lespedeza juncea Wall. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Fl. Ital. (1860)
· BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2004)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1988)
· Gard. Chron. (1879)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Marali, for example health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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 corpusMaraḷi (ಮರಳಿ):—[noun] the plant Tephrosia purpurea of Papilionaceae family; wild indigo.
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Marāḷi (ಮರಾಳಿ):—[noun] a female swan.
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Mārāḷi (ಮಾರಾಳಿ):—
1) [noun] he who sells; a seller.
2) [noun] a man who opposes in hostility or defiance.
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Māṟāḷi (ಮಾಱಾಳಿ):—
1) [noun] he who sells; a seller.
2) [noun] a man who opposes in hostility or defiance.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconMaṟali (மறலி) noun < மற-. [mara-.]
1. See மறல்² [maral²],
1. (பிங்கலகண்டு [pingalagandu])
2. See மறல்² [maral²],
2. (சூடாமணிநிகண்டு [sudamaninigandu])
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Maṟali (மறலி) noun < மறலு-. [maralu-.]
1. Yama; இயமன். (திவா.) மறலி யன்ன களிற்று மிசையோனே [iyaman. (thiva.) marali yanna kalirru misaiyone] (புறநானூறு [purananuru] 13).
2. Envy, jealousy; பொறாமை. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [poramai. (pingalagandu)]
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: Maralicu, Maralika, Maralike, Maralingam, Maralingamu, Maraliri, Maralisu.
Ends with: Gurumarali.
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Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Techniques (e): Roof Construction Technique < [Chapter 4]
Technique of Pajaghar Typology < [Chapter 5]
Moran Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 7]
Karnath’s ‘Hettala Tayi’ < [June 1945]
Our Words and Hearts are Common < [July – September, 2004]
Reviews < [December 1944]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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