Kacappu, Kacāppu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kacappu 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) Kacappu in India is the name of a plant defined with Azadirachta indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Melia azadirachta L. (among others).
2) Kacappu is also identified with Centella asiatica It has the synonym Hydrocotyle erecta L.f. (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 (1989)
· Taxon (1980)
· Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. (1837)
· Flore de l’Ile de la Réunion (1895)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India (1983)
· Flora Peruviana (1802)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kacappu, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKacappu (கசப்பு) noun < கச-. [kasa-.]
1. Bitterness; கைப்பு. [kaippu.]
2. Disgust, aversion; வெறுப்பு. [veruppu.]
3. Cholera; வாந்திபேதி. [vanthipethi.] Local usage
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Kacappu (கசப்பு) noun < Urdu kasab. Occupation, calling, profession; தொழில். [thozhil.] (C.G.)
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Kacāppu (கசாப்பு) noun < Urdu kassāb.
1. Slaughter of animals for food; ஆடு மாடு அடிக் கை. [adu madu adig kai.]
2. Butcher; மாமிசம் விற்போன். [mamisam virpon.] (C.G.)
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 (+1): Kacappuccirikam, Kacappuccirikkoti, Kacappuelumiccai, Kacappukkitanku, Kacappukkol, Kacappukkummatti, Kacappukkummattikkoti, Kacappumancaki, Kacappumancakikkoti, Kacappuppacitam, Kacappuppacitamaram, Kacappuppalai, Kacappuppolam, Kacapputtotikam, Kacapputtotikamaram, Kacappuvaruti, Kacappuvarutimaram, Kacappuvatumai, Kacappuvellari, Kacappuvellarikkoti.
Ends with: Kattakkacappu, Manakkacappu, Vaykkacappu.
Full-text: Kacappuvetpalai, Kattakkacappu, Kacappuvatumai, Kacappukkitanku, Manakkacappu, Vaykkacappu, Kacappi, Kaccal, Vempu, Tittam.
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