Teka, Ṭēka, Ṭeka: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Teka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Tek.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Teka in Borneo is the name of a plant defined with Axonopus compressus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Paspalum barbatum Nees, nom. illeg., non Paspalum barbatum (Trin.) Schult. (among others).
2) Teka in Mexico is also identified with Tectona grandis It has the synonym Tectona grandis (L.f.) Lam. (etc.).
3) Teka in Nigeria is also identified with Ceiba pentandra It has the synonym Bombax orientale Spreng. (etc.).
4) Teka in Philippines is also identified with Fagraea cochinchinensis It has the synonym Aidia cochinchinensis Lour. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Petite Flore de l’Ouest-Africain (1955)
· The Religion. (1971)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1810)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Teka, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryṭēka (टेक) [or टेंक, ṭēṅka].—f (ṭēṅkaṇēṃ To lean or recline against.) Exhausted or overcome state; inability to proceed farther. This word, although of comprehensive power, is of restricted application. Ex. lihitāṃ lihitāṃ ṭēṅka jhālī; dahā lāḍū khāīna mhaṇata hōtā parantu pāñca khātāñca ṭēṅka jhālī. 2 ( H) Steadiness, stanchness, determinedness or heartiness of persisttence. Used esp. of steady boldness in deeds of hospitality or charity. v rākha, sambhāḷa, sōḍa. Ex. prasaṅgīṃ dōnaśēṃ hī pāhuṇē bhōjanāsa ālē asatāṅgṛhastha ṭēṅka sōḍā- yāttā nāhīṃ. 3 The inherent or habitual exigencies or demands; the steady habitude of. Used much as the word ṭūka in its third sense, where see the explication and examples. v rākha, sambhāḷa, sādha, cālava, utara. ṭēṅka dharaṇēṃ To hold fast. ṭēṅkīcā Stanch, bold, hearty (esp. in offices of hospitality). ṭēṅkīsa ṭēṅka utaraṇēṃ To emulate.
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ṭēka (टेक).—m n A hillock or little eminence: also a mound or bump, a protuberance on the ground however small.
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ṭēkā (टेका).—m A prop. v dē. 2 Propping up. v dē, kara.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishṭēka (टेक) [or ṭēṅka, or टेंक].—f Exhausted or overcome state; inability to proceed farther. Steadiness, determinedness of persist- ence. Used esp. of steady boldness in deeds of hospitality or charity. ṭēṅka dharaṇēṃ To hold fast. ṭēṅkīcā Stanch, bold, hearty. ṭēṅkīsa ṭēṅka utaraṇēṃ To emulate.
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ṭēka (टेक).—m n A hillock or little eminence.
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ṭēkā (टेका).—m A prop. v dē. Propping up. v dē, kara.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryṬeka (टेक):—m. Name of a demon causing disease ([varia lectio] ṭaka), [Hir.]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryṬeka (टेक) [Also spelled tek]:—(nf) a prop, stay, support; refrain, burden of a song; resolve; ~[baṃdī] strutting; —[nibāhanā/nibhānā/pūrī karanā] to fulfil one’s resolve; —[pakaḍanā] to stick resolutely to one’s resolve.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusṬēka (ಟೇಕ):—[noun] = ಟೇಕಾ [teka].
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Ṭēkā (ಟೇಕಾ):—
1) [noun] a stroke with a finger on any percussion instrument while playing.
2) [noun] a slow measure in beating a percussion instrument.
3) [noun] ಟೇಕಾ ಹಾಕು [teka haku] tēkāhāku to play a percussion instrument rhythmically; ಟೇಕಾ ಹಿಡಿ [teka hidi] tēkāhiḍi to get the rhythm while playing a percussion instrument.
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 (+33): Teka-linu, Teka-raham, Tekacandra, Tekacaram, Tekacitti, Tekacuci, Tekacutti, Tekada, Tekadara, Tekadi, Tekadisu, Tekadu, Tekai, Tekaiyattam, Tekakankai, Tekakkal, Tekakkattu, Tekaleng bekan, Tekali, Tekali-tipaniyayam.
Ends with: Ateka, Bahuteka, Bhat-meteka, Chiriteka, Chiruteka, Ciruteka, Conti hateka, Danateka, Kiteka, Pateka, Shateka, Tsjeruteka.
Full-text: Teka-raham, Tech-linu, Tek, Ku.
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