Muruka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Muruka means something in biology. 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)1) Muruka in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrus medica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aurantium medicum (L.) M. Gómez (among others).
2) Muruka in Southern Africa is also identified with Combretum zeyheri.
3) Muruka in Tanzania is also identified with Terminalia mollis.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1950)
· Supplementum Carpologiae (1805)
· Plantae Wilsonianae (1914)
· J. SouthW. Agric. Univ. (1994)
· Catalogue of the Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Drawings in the British Museum. (2389)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Muruka, for example health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMuruka (ಮುರುಕ):—
1) [adjective] cut; severed.
2) [adjective] broken; splintered; fractured.
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Muruka (ಮುರುಕ):—[noun] a man who breaks, demolishes; a destroyer.
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Muruka (ಮುರುಕ):—[noun] = ಮುರುಕು [muruku]2.
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Muṟuka (ಮುಱುಕ):—[noun] = ಮುಱುಕು [muruku]2.
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Muṟuka (ಮುಱುಕ):—
1) [adjective] cut; severed.
2) [adjective] broken; splintered; fractured.
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Muṟuka (ಮುಱುಕ):—[noun] a man who breaks, demolishes; a destroyer.
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Mūruka (ಮೂರುಕ):—[noun] = ಮೂರ್ಖ [murkha]2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Murugan, Murukadoru, Murukagati, Murukai, Murukakkatavul, Murukali, Murukalu, Murukalu gida, Murukamaram, Murukamberu, Murukamuruka, Murukanatal, Murukasu, Murukata, Murukatantai, Murukavel, Murukavurutticura, Murukayar.
Ends with: Kalmuruka, Kanunumuruka, Kodamuruka, Kodumuruka, Kolumuruka, Manamuruka, Manemuruka, Monakaalu muruka, Murukamuruka, Muttalamuruka, Muttalumuruka, Samuruka, Sukhamuruka.
Full-text: Monakaalu muruka, Murukakkatavul, Murukavel, Pulavarpuranam.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Muruka, Muṟuka, Mūruka; (plurals include: Murukas, Muṟukas, Mūrukas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 16: Muruga (Muruka) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Nayanar 17: Rudra Pasupathi (Rudra Pasupati) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Chapter 11 - Thiruppugalur or Tiruppukalur (Hymn 34) < [Volume 3.2 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola]
The Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
5. The Grand feast in Sangam Literature < [Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast]