Peru-vila, Peruviḻā, Peruviḷā: 2 definitions
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Peru-vila 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPeru-vila [பெருவிளா] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Salvadora persica L. from the Salvadoraceae (Salvadora) family. For the possible medicinal usage of peru-vila, 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.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconPeruviḻā (பெருவிழா) [peru-viḻā] noun < பெரு-மை [peru-mai] +. Great festival; மகோற்சவம். தேவர்கோற் கெடுத்த பெருவிழா [magorsavam. thevarkor kedutha peruvizha] (மணிமேகலை [manimegalai] 3, 34-5).
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Peruviḷā (பெருவிளா) [peru-viḷā] noun < idem. +. Tooth-brush tree, medium tree, Salvadora persica; மரவகை. [maravagai.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Starts with: Peruvilai.
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