Pomtu, Pōṃtu, Pontu, Pōntu, Poṇṭu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pomtu 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)Pontu in India is the name of a plant defined with Pterocarpus marsupium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lingoum marsupium Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1980)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1832)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia (1763)
· Natural history (1897)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pontu, for example health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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 corpusPōṃtu (ಪೋಂತು):—[noun] = ಪೋತ [pota]1.
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)
Full-text: Cantupontu, Marappontu, Pontutten, Berkheya rhapontica.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Pomtu, Pōṃtu, Pontu, Pōntu, Poṇṭu; (plurals include: Pomtus, Pōṃtus, Pontus, Pōntus, Poṇṭus). 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 2.6.5 < [Section 6 - Sixth Tiruvaymoli (Vaikunta Manivannane)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2 - Bridal Mysticism < [Volume 4.2.3 - Philosophy of God]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter XVIII < [Book III - Lāvānaka]