Nigi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nigi 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) Nigi in Philippine Islands is the name of a plant defined with Xylocarpus granatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Carapa obovata Blume (among others).
2) Nigi is also identified with Xylocarpus moluccensis It has the synonym Xylocarpus moluccensis M. Roem. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Hand-book to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
· Mémoires du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1830)
· J. Trop. & Subtrop. Bot. (1998)
· Fitoterapia (2001)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1825)
· Familiarum Naturalium Regni Vegetabilis Monographicae (1846)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nigi, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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 corpusNigi (ನಿಗಿ):—[noun] (usu. used in dupl.) an onomatopoeic word formed by imitating the natural sound of fire burning ablaze.
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 (+4): Nigi miyo, Nigicu, Nigijjhiya, Nigina, Niginha, Niginigisu, Niginina, Nigirana, Nigiri bete, Nigirisu, Nigirna, Nigirnacarin, Nigirnacharin, Nigirnatva, Nigirnavat, Nigisu, Nigita, Nigittha, Nikilam, Nikinan.
Ends with: Canigi, Cinigi, Kakkata-shinigi, Kanigi, Paravanigi, Taniki.
Full-text: Nigi miyo.
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