Pudu: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Pudu means something in 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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Pudu [पुदू] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Viscum articulatum Burm.f. from the Santalaceae (Sandalwood) family having the following synonyms: Viscum nepalense. For the possible medicinal usage of pudu, 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)

Pudu in Indonesia is the name of a plant defined with Momordica charantia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cucumis argyi H. Lév. (among others).

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

· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Memorias de la Real Academia de Ciencias y Artes de Barcelona (1916)
· R. Flora Medicinal. (1937)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Cytologia (1998)
· Species Plantarum

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

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Pudu (ಪುದು):—[noun] = ಪುದುವು [puduvu].

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Pūḍu (ಪೂಡು):—

1) [verb] to put harness on (an ox); to tie a yoke with a harness.

2) [verb] to make ready; to prepare.

3) [verb] to load a cart with a burden and convey.

4) [verb] to be conveyed by a cart.

5) [verb] to join or associate two or more things, persons together.

6) [verb] to set an arrow on to a bow to be shot.

7) [verb] to cause to wear (a garnent ornament, shackle, etc.).

8) [verb] to make a plan (to carry out a work, game, etc.).

9) [verb] to be commenced, started, begun.

10) [verb] to cause to happen.

11) [verb] to make (something or someone) a target to be hit with a sword, arrow, etc.

12) [verb] to close (a door, lid, etc.).

13) [verb] to shoot a arrow, wield an sword, etc.

14) [verb] to throw a net as to catch birds or animals.

15) [verb] to commence, start, begin (something).

16) [verb] to construct; to build.

17) [verb] to cut and turn up soil with a plough; to make furrows with a plough; to plough.

18) [verb] to plant in the soil (as a plant).

19) [verb] to be ready, prepared (for).

20) [verb] to deposit money in a bank or invest in a businesss.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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