Rastu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Rastu 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsRastu in the Punjabi language is the name of a plant identified with Rhus punjabensis J.L. Stewart ex Brandis from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Toxicodendron punjabense. For the possible medicinal usage of rastu, 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.
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 corpusRastu (ರಸ್ತು):—[noun] the providing or supplying of something, esp. of food or other necessities to an army.
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: Rastubidu, Rastumustaide.
Ends with: Abhiprastu, Drashtu, Durastu, Irastu, Nadurastu, Perastu, Prastu, Trastu, Turastu.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Rastu; (plurals include: Rastus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Triple Stream < [October – December, 2008]
Seats of Learning in Ancient India < [Jan - Feb 1939]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 12 - Epistemology of the Rāmānuja School according to Meghanādāri and others < [Chapter XX - Philosophy of the Rāmānuja School of Thought]
Chapter XXIII - Philosophical Speculations of Some of the Selected Purāṇas