Lauki: 6 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
India history
Biology
Languages
1. Hindi
2. Nepali
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Introduction:

Lauki means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Lauki (लौकि).—A Madhyamādhvaryu.^*

* Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 33. 14.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Lauki.—(laukiº) (IA 18), abbreviation of laukika-gaṇanayā. Laukika-saṃvatsara is a year of the Laukika era. Note: lauki is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Lauki [लौकी] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Lagenaria siceraria from the Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin) family. For the possible medicinal usage of lauki, 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.

Lauki in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.

Lauki [लौकी] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Olea dioica Roxb. from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Lauki in Hawaii is the name of a plant defined with Chamaecrista nictitans in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia riparia Kunth (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1905)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1870)
· Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington (1901)
· Pittonia (1899)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Lauki, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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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 dictionary

Laukī (लौकी):—(nf) bottle gourd.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Laukī (लौकी):—n. small gourd; gourd;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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Search found 10 books and stories containing Lauki, Laukī; (plurals include: Laukis, Laukīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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Phytochemical and pharmacological review of Lagenaria siceraria < [Volume 1 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2010]

Lagenaria siceraria powder's effect on sodium oxalate urolithiasis in rats < [Volume 3 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2012]

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