Tombe, Toṃbe: 2 definitions
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Tombe 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Tombe in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Pycnanthus angolensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Myristica microcephala Benth. (among others).
2) Tombe in Guinea is also identified with Tamarindus indica It has the synonym Tamarindus somalensis Mattei (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Plant Sciences (1990)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Adansonia (1868)
· Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (1999)
· Acta Botanica Austro Sinica (1989)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tombe, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, 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 corpusToṃbe (ತೊಂಬೆ):—
1) [noun] a connected group; a cluster; a bunch.
2) [noun] a collection or assemblage of large number of persons at a place.
3) [noun] a line in which number of persons or things are arranged; a row.
4) [noun] the fact or state of excelling; superiority; eminence; excellence.
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Toṃbe (ತೊಂಬೆ):—
1) [noun] a tall basket used as a corn-storing bin.
2) [noun] the belly.
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: Tombegaduku, Tombei.
Ends with: Umtombetombe.
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