Varukam, Vārukam: 2 definitions
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Varukam 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)Varukam in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrullus colocynthis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Linnaea (1838)
· Garcia Orta, Sér. Bot. (1976)
· Species Plantarum
· Index Seminum [Goettingen] (1833)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Varukam, for example health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, 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 LexiconVarukam (வருகம்) noun < barha. (யாழ்ப்பாணத்து மானிப்பாயகராதி [yazhppanathu manippayagarathi])
1. Peacock's feather; மயிற்றோகை. [mayirrogai.]
2. Leaf; இலை. [ilai.]
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Varukam (வருகம்) noun < varga. Train of attendants; பரிவாரம். (யாழ்ப்பாணத்து மானிப்பாயகராதி) [parivaram. (yazhppanathu manippayagarathi)]
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Vārukam (வாருகம்) noun < urvāruka.
1. Cucumber; வெள்ளரி. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [vellari. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]
2. Colocynth. See பேய்க்கொம்மட்டி. (தைலவருக்கச்சுருக்கம்) [peykkommatti. (thailavarukkachurukkam)]
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: Varukamuvu.
Ends with: Civarukam.
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