Maru-purukam, Marupūrukam: 2 definitions

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Maru-purukam 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)

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Maru-purukam [மருபூருகம்] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew. from the Capparaceae (Caper) family. For the possible medicinal usage of maru-purukam, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs
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Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

[«previous next»] — Maru-purukam in Tamil glossary

Marupūrukam (மருபூருகம்) [maru-pūrukam] noun < maru-bhūruha.

1. Common caper. See குழலாதொண்டை. [kuzhalathondai.]

2. Oleander. See அலரி. (இலக்கியச் சொல்லகராதி) [alari. (ilakkiyas sollagarathi)]

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon
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Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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