Putu, Pūṭu, Puṭu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Putu 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) Putu in Congo is the name of a plant defined with Erythrophleum suaveolens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Fillaea suaveolens Guill. & Perr. (among others).
2) Putu in Nigeria is also identified with Parinari curatellifolia It has the synonym Petrocarya excelsa (Sabine) Steud., nom. illeg., non Petrocarya excelsa Jack (etc.).
3) Putu in Papua New Guinea is also identified with Barringtonia asiatica It has the synonym Butonica speciosa (J.R. Forst. & G. Forst.) J. St.-Hil. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. (1841)
· Taxon (1960)
· Fl. Neotrop. (1972)
· Niger Flora (1849)
· Dendrol. Moçamb. (1960)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Putu, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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 corpusPūṭu (ಪೂಟು):—
1) [adjective] small; tiny.
2) [adjective] excluding all but what is specified; exclusive.
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Pūṭu (ಪೂಟು):—
1) [noun] something that is separated or excluded from.
2) [noun] a brief statement containing the essential content; an abstract.
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Pūtu (ಪೂತು):—[interjection] an exclamatory interjection 'well done!', 'excellent!'.
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)
Starts with (+45): Pudukkudiraikkurradu, Putu tana, Putu-kanakkunal, Putu-matukulippattu, Putu-muyarkutu, Putu-punalattu, Putu-putu, Putuccarakku, Putucceri-vallikilanku, Putuccerimappillai, Putuccerivalli, Putuccevakan, Putucceykai, Putudara, Putudaru, Putudru, Putugu, Putuguttu, Putukka, Putukkacu.
Ends with (+82): Acanaaputu, Acanapputu, Acunapputu, Anipputu, Apputu, Arittampokkipputu, Arukilipputu, Attanatipputu, Cataikarantipputu, Cataimullipputu, Celvilipputu, Centalaipputu, Cetaipputu, Citevipputu, Cocanapputu, Conapputu, Cukantarapputu, Cunakapputu, Curiyapputu, Eeruputu.
Full-text (+40): Putus putus, Putudru, Putus, Putu-putu, Pautudruva, Putudaru, Putura, Putu tana, Karappanputu, Tanipputu, Anipputu, Panipputu, Malaipputu, Ullipputu, Putumappillai, Putukkacu, Putumukanai, Cataikarantipputu, Mukkorripputu, Pututtannir.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Putu, Pūṭu, Puṭu, Pūtu; (plurals include: Putus, Pūṭus, Puṭus, Pūtus). 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 5.9.2 < [Section 9 - Ninth Tiruvaymoli (Man ey nokku)]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
The Tiruviḷaiyāṭal Purāṇam in Seventeenth-century Madurai < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]
The Public Theologians of Early Modern South India < [Chapter 1 - Hindu Sectarianism: Difference in Unity]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 34: Sakkiya (Cakkiya) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]