Polu, Pōlu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Polu 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) Polu in India is the name of a plant defined with Rumex nepalensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rheum delavayi Franch. (among others).
2) Polu in Togo is also identified with Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides It has the synonym Fagara senegalensis (DC.) A. Chev. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantae Bequaertianae (1913)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Grammar of the Hausa Language.
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1909)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Polu, for example extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, 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 corpusPōlu (ಪೋಲು):—[verb] to be like another; to show resemblance; to be similar, alike.
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Pōlu (ಪೋಲು):—
1) [noun] a spending of money carelessly, unreasonably or unnecessarily; extravagance.
2) [noun] a state or fact of being ruined.
3) [noun] that which is worthless or useless.
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Pōḷu (ಪೋಳು):—
1) [verb] to cut into pieces.
2) [verb] to split into two (vertically, lengthwise).
3) [verb] to split (oneself) vertically into two pieces.
4) [verb] to reduce to powder; to pulverise or pound.
5) [verb] to destroy; to demolish.
6) [verb] to be destroyed completely.
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Pōḷu (ಪೋಳು):—
1) [noun] a piece cut from a bigger one or a whole; a fragment.
2) [noun] an opening caused by or as if by splitting; a cleft, fissure or rift.
3) [noun] a piece of areca nut.
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 (+9): Polucaytal, Poluga, Polukandi, Poluku, Polulavam, Polulu, Polume, Polumorinika, Polur, Polutaruti, Polutirankutal, Polutirkutal, Polutirukka, Polutu, Polutu-corucappitu, Polutu-kantirankal, Polutu-purappatutal, Polutucaytal, Polutukanutal, Polutukattutal.
Ends with: Ilando-ipolu, Ippolu, Jhopolu, Kudpolu, Nsili zya mwipolu, Pimjarapolu.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Polu, Pōlu, Pōḷu; (plurals include: Polus, Pōlus, Pōḷus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2.4 - Candra-anugraha-murti (depiction of the moon’s redemption) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Reviews < [July – September, 1983]