Purampu, Puṟampu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Purampu 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)1) Purampu in India is the name of a plant defined with Calamus rotang in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Palmijuncus monoecus Kuntze (among others).
2) Purampu is also identified with Calamus viminalis It has the synonym Palmijuncus litoralis (Blume) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1976)
· Rumphia (1847)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. (1845)
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden (Calcutta) (1908)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Purampu, for example extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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 LexiconPuṟampu (புறம்பு) noun < புறம்¹. [puram¹.] [K. hoṟagu.]
1. Exterior, outside; வெளியிடம். பொங்கரில் வண்டு புறம்பலை சோலைகள் [veliyidam. pongaril vandu purambalai solaigal] (பெரியபுராணம் ஆனாய. [periyapuranam anaya.] 7).
2. That which is separate, detached, distinct or exclusive; தனியானது. [thaniyanathu.] (W.)
3. Other; மற்றை. [marrai.] (W.)
4. Back of a person; முதுகு. தன்னைப் புறம் பழமொழிித்து நீவ [muthugu. thannaip puram pazhithu niva] (கலித்தொகை [kalithogai] 51).
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Puṟampu (புறம்பு) noun probably from idem. An ancient tax; பழமொழிைய வரிவகை. [pazhaiya varivagai.] (S. I. I. iv, 99.)
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)
Starts with: Purampukkuppo.
Full-text: Akampu, Utpurampinmai, Purampar, Purampukkuppo, Mukatupatu, Ninkal, Orupatittay, Ayal, Turam, Uttu, Antaram.
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