Mayircikai, Mayiṟcikai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mayircikai 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Mayircikai in India is the name of a plant defined with Actiniopteris dichotoma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Actiniopteris dichotoma Bedd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Filicum Species (1841)
· Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) (1871)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mayircikai, for example chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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 LexiconMayiṟcikai (மயிற்சிகை) [mayiṟ-cikai] noun < மயில் [mayil] +.
1. The crest of a peacock; மயிலின் கொண்டை. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [mayilin kondai. (pingalagandu)]
2. Peacock fan, a fern, Actiniopteris dichotoma; ஒருவகைக் கொடி. [oruvagaig kodi.]
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)
Partial matches: Mayir, Cikai.
Starts with: Mayir-cikaipuntu, Mayir-cikaiputu.
Full-text: Mayir-cikaiputu, Mayir-cikaipuntu, Mayircikki, Mayirciki, Karavi, Cavamuli, Kacappi, Anantam.
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