Kushal, Kuṣāl: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Kushal means something in Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Kushal has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kushala.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKusal [कुसळ] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Alternanthera ficoidea (L.) P.Beauv. from the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family having the following synonyms: Gomphrena ficoidea, Alternanthera tenella. For the possible medicinal usage of kusal, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kusal in India is the name of a plant defined with Heteropogon contortus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Andropogon besukiensis Steud. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. Part B, Biological Sciences (1985)
· Enum. Pl. (1933)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae … (1850)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1885)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1807)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kusal, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKushal in Hindi refers in English to:—(a) skilful, skilled, deft, proficient, dexterous; (nf) well-being, happiness; —[kshema] well-being, happiness; —[prashna] inquiry after the health and welfare (of a person); —[mamgala] welfare, well-being..—kushal (कुशल) is alternatively transliterated as Kuśala.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKuśāl (ಕುಶಾಲ್):—[noun] = ಕುಶಾಲು [kushalu].
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Kusal (ಕುಸಲ್):—[noun] the act or fact of boiling.
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 (+61): Kusalata, Kusali, Kushala, Kushala kavi, Kushalabuddhi, Kushalacaitasika, Kushalacampu, Kushalacitra, Kushaladharma, Kushaladvara, Kushaladvarata, Kushalagara, Kushalagarti, Kushalagedu, Kushalahasta, Kushalahaste, Kushalahe, Kushalakale, Kushalakama, Kushalakarma.
Ends with: Akushal, Kalakushal, Karykushal.
Full-text: Kusal grass, Kushala.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Kushal, Kuṣāl, Kuśāl, Kuśal, Kusal; (plurals include: Kushals, Kuṣāls, Kuśāls, Kuśals, Kusals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
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Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
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