Olam, Ōlam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Olam 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)1) Olam in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Ficus sur in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sycomorus riparia Miq. (among others).
2) Olam is also identified with Ficus sycomorus It has the synonym Sycomorus antiquorum Gasp. (etc.).
3) Olam in Uganda is also identified with Ficus vallis-choudae.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1894)
· Fitoterapia (2001)
· Archives de Botanique, Bulletin Mensuel (1928)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Journal of traditional medicines (2006)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Olam, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, 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 LexiconŌlam (ஓலம்) noun < ஓல்¹. [ol¹.] [Telugu: ōla, M. ōlam.]
1. Sound, noise, roar; சத்தம். (பிங்கலகண்டு) [satham. (pingalagandu)]
2. Cry of lamentation, appeal; exclamation entreating succour in distress; அபயம்வேண்டுங் குறிப்பு மொழி. ஞானநாயகனே யோலம் [apayamvendung kurippu mozhi. gnananayagane yolam] (கந்தபு. சூர. வதை. [kanthapu. sura. vathai.] 460).
3. Sea; கடல். [kadal.] (W.)
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Ōlam (ஓலம்) noun cf. vyāla. Snake; பாம்பு. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [pambu. (pingalagandu)]
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 (+30): Olagumadu, Olama, Olamabbu, Olamaggalu, Olamai, Olamalige, Olamane, Olamarma, Olamaru, Olamarul, Olamarulgali, Olamaruma, Olamatta, Olamattu, Olamatu, Olamba, Olambaka, Olambalanem, Olambamana, Olambana.
Ends with (+234): Acolam, Adigolam, Ainkolam, Akkini-kotaicolam, Akkiratampulam, Akkolam, Alangara cholam, Alankolam, Allolakallolam, Alolam, Amarakolam, Amkolam, Ammankolam, Amulam, Ancolam, Angolam, Ankolam, Antakolam, Antolam, Anukapolam.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Olam, Ōlam, Aolam; (plurals include: Olams, Ōlams, Aolams). 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 4.7.2 < [Section 7 - Seventh Tiruvaymoli (Cilam illac ciriyan)]
Pasuram 4.3.6 < [Section 3 - Third Tiruvaymoli (Kovai Vayal)]