Cikantikai, Cikaṇṭikai: 2 definitions
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Cikantikai 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 DrugsCikantikai [சிகண்டிகை] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Abrus precatorius L. from the Fabaceae (pea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of cikantikai, 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.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconCikaṇṭikai (சிகண்டிகை) noun < śikhaṇḍinī. A black species of bead vine, Abrus precatorius; கருங்குன்றி. (வைத்திய மூலிகை) [karungunri. (vaithiya muligai)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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