Picitam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Picitam 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)Picitam in India is the name of a plant defined with Anethum graveolens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Peucedanum sowa (Roxb. ex Fleming) Kurz (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Ecuador (1976)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1984)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1978)
· Asiatic Researches (1810)
· Spices Condiments Pl. Ethiopia (1981)
· Taxon (1982)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Picitam, for example extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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 LexiconPicitam (பிசிதம்) noun < piśita. 1. Flesh, meat; இறைச்சி. பிசிதமுண் டுழலும் [iraichi. pisithamun duzhalum] (கம்பராமாயணம் நாகபா. [kambaramayanam nagapa.] 97).
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Picitam (பிசிதம்) noun < picumanda.
1. Margosa. See வேம்பு. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [vembu. (pingalagandu)]
2. Persian lilac. See மலைவேம்பு. [malaivembu.] (W.)
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Picitam (பிசிதம்) noun < bhasita. Ashes, sacred ashes; நீறு. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [niru. (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)
Ends with: Cantopicitam.
Full-text: Picitavunar.
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