Kurpa, Kūrpa: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Kurpa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKurpa in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Barringtonia acutangula (L.) Gaertn. from the Lecythidaceae (Brazilnut) family having the following synonyms: Barringtonia spicata, Eugenia acutangula. For the possible medicinal usage of kurpa, 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.
Kurpa in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Lepisanthes tetraphylla (Vahl) Radlk. from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family having the following synonyms: Sapindus tetraphylla, Otophora spectabilis, Lepisanthes eriolepis.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kurpa in India is the name of a plant defined with Baccaurea courtallensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pierardia macrostachya Wight & Arn. (among others).
2) Kurpa is also identified with Memecylon umbellatum It has the synonym Memecylon umbellatum Benth. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. (1912)
· Epimel. Bot. (1851)
· Flora of the British India (1887)
· Fl. Austral. (1867)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1866)
· Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kurpa, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKūrpa (कूर्प).—
1) The part between the eye-brows.
2) A variety of inferior gems; Kau. A.2.11.
3) A stone, pebble; कूर्पादिभिर्भ्रमति धीर्भवदायुषां नः (kūrpādibhirbhramati dhīrbhavadāyuṣāṃ naḥ) Bhāgavata 1.31.19.
Derivable forms: kūrpaḥ (कूर्पः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryKūrpa (कूर्प).—[substantive] sand.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryKūrpa (कूर्प):—n. the space between the eyebrows, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKūrpa (ಕೂರ್ಪ):—[noun] a man who loves (a woman); a lover.
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Kūrpa (ಕೂರ್ಪ):—
1) [noun] the space between the eyebrows.
2) [noun] a kind of cane-lid.
3) [noun] the hair around the vulva, the female pudendum.
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: Kurpadrish, Kurpaka, Kurpakam, Kurpal, Kurpali, Kurpamdi, Kurpara, Kurparaka, Kurparasthi, Kurparita, Kurpasa, Kurpasaka.
Full-text: Kurpaka, Kurpadrish, Karapa, Kurca.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kurpa, Kūrpa; (plurals include: Kurpas, Kūrpas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 11 - Examination of Gems that are to be entered into the Treasury < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XL - Symptoms and treatment of Diarrhea (Atisara) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]