Marukkam, Maṟukkam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Marukkam 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) Marukkam in India is the name of a plant defined with Artemisia pallens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Marukkam is also identified with Sphaeranthus amaranthoides.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Marukkam, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconMarukkam (மருக்கம்) noun < marka. ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி [(sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi])
1. Wind; காற்று. [karru.]
2. Monkey; குரங்கு. [kurangu.]
3. Body; சரீரம். [sariram.]
--- OR ---
Marukkam (மருக்கம்) noun ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி [(sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi])
1. cf. maruvaka. See மருக்கொழுந்து. [marukkozhunthu.]
2. Pepper; மிளகு. [milagu.]
--- OR ---
Maṟukkam (மறுக்கம்) noun < மறுகு-. [marugu-.]
1. Whirling, unsteadiness; சுழற்சி. [suzharsi.]
2. Distress, affliction, sorrow; துன்பம். திறைகொடா மன்ன வரை மறுக்கஞ்செய்யும் பெருமையார் [thunpam. thiraigoda manna varai marukkancheyyum perumaiyar] (தேவாரம் [thevaram] 17, 4).
3. Perplexity; மனக்கலக்கம். மன்பதை மறுக்கத் -துன்பங் களைவோன் [manakkalakkam. manpathai marukkath -thunpang kalaivon] (பரிபாடல் [paripadal] 15, 52).
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)
Ends with: Manamarukkam.
Full-text: Marukkati, Manamarukkam, Marukku.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Marukkam, Maṟukkam; (plurals include: Marukkams, Maṟukkams). 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 3 - Tamilians and Religion < [Volume 4.1.2 - The conception of Paramanaiye Paduvar]
Chapter 7 - Age of Nampi (Sundarar)—Examined < [Volume 1 - Nampi Arurar’s Tevaram (his life and age)]