Palak: 3 definitions

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Introduction:

Palak means something in Hindi, 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.

Ambiguity: Although Palak has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Palaka.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Palak in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima from the Chenopodiaceae (Cat tail) family having the following synonyms: Beta maritima, Beta bengalensis, Beta vulgaris var. orientalis. For the possible medicinal usage of palak, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Palak in India is the name of a plant defined with Beta vulgaris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Beta orientalis L. (among others).

2) Palak is also identified with Rumex vesicarius.

3) Palak is also identified with Spinacia oleracea It has the synonym Atriplex griffithii subsp. stocksii (Boiss.) Boulos (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Berichte des Geobotanischen Institutes der Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Stiftung Rübel (1990)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Wageningen Agric. Univ. Papers (1993)
· Diagnoses plantarum orientalium novarum (1859)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Bocconea, Monographiae Herbarii Mediterranei Panormitani (1992)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Palak, for example diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

context information

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

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Palak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) an eyelid; —[jhapakate/girate] in a blink, in no time; —[na marana] not to sleep a wink, not to bat an eyelid; —[pasijana] to have tearful eyes; to be moved by compassion; —[bichana] to extend a respectful welcome; —[pamvade bichana] to extend a red carpet welcome, to give a deferential welcome; —[bhamjana] to wink (at); —[marana] to wink (at); to have a wink; —[marate] in a blink or within a moment, in no time; —[lagana] to have a short nap/sleep, to go asleep; —[se palaka na lagana] to lie wide awake, to have no sleep; —[se jamina jhadana, —se tinake cunana] to serve reverentially; [palakem bhari hona] the eyes to be heavy through sleep, to feel sleepy; [palakom para bithana/rakhana/lena] to accord a most cordial welcome, to receive with immense cordiality..—palak (पलक) is alternatively transliterated as Palaka.