Murra, Muṟṟa, Murrā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Murra 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)Murra in India is the name of a plant defined with Helicteres isora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Isora grewiaefolia (DC.) Schott & Endl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1789)
· Hortus Malabaricus
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Prodr. Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ Orient. (1834)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1973)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Murra, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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 LexiconMuṟṟa (முற்ற) adverb < முற்று-. [murru-.] [Telugu: muṭṭa.]
1. Entirely, fully, totally; முழுதும். முற்ற மண் ணிடந்தாவி [muzhuthum. murra man nidanthavi] (நாலாயிர திவ்யப்பிரபந்தம் காய்ச். [nalayira thivyappirapandam kays.] 2, 9).
2. Exceedingly; மிகவும். முற்றமூத்து [migavum. murramuthu] (நாலாயிர திவ்யப்பிரபந்தம் பெரியதி. [nalayira thivyappirapandam periyathi.] 1, 3, 1).
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: Murraba-i-zanjibil, Murrai, Murrakappatu, Murral, Murram, Murramai, Murramutiya, Murran, Murrar, Murrarivan, Murrarivu, Murrattirkuppo, Murrattura, Murraveli, Murravitu, Murravum, Murravuru, Murray red gum, Murraytam.
Ends with: Gooramurra, Hulwa murra, Quirramurra.
Full-text: Murramutiya, Murrattura, Hulwa murra, Muttavum, Murraveli, Murrilum, Murravum, Kaṇiya, Murravitu, Pukaikan, Arra, Mulumani, Mutta, Anta-kajaniyayam, Ilaiyar, Urram, Katali, Erram.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Murra, Muṟṟa, Murrā; (plurals include: Murras, Muṟṟas, Murrās). 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)
Pasuram 7.7.10 < [Section 7 - Seventh Tiruvaymoli (Elaiyar avo)]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Malurpatna < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.6 - (n) Symbology of Ash < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 2.4 - Candra-anugraha-murti (depiction of the moon’s redemption) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 7 - Age of Nampi (Sundarar)—Examined < [Volume 1 - Nampi Arurar’s Tevaram (his life and age)]