Definitions

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  • noun Phyllanthus emblica, the Indian gooseberry, a deciduous tree.
  • noun The bitter yellow-green fruit of this tree.

Etymologies

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[Hindi and Urdu āmlā, from Middle Indic āmala, from Sanskrit āmalakaḥ; see amalaka.]

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Examples

  • The increase in amla yield combined with low cost of cultivation has grown the impressive profits.

    Indian Gooseberry Grows Profits for Farmers 2010

  • Unlike harsher laxatives, it contains three important tropical fruits, one of which is called amla or Indian gooseberry Chebulic myrobalan, which is very high in vitamin C.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • Derived from a highly purified and standardized extract of the unique antioxidant superfruit Phyllanthus emblica, or Indian gooseberry, Capros® is not just another amla, which is the popular name in India for this well-known and highly revered Ayurvedic remedy.

    BeverageDaily RSS 2009

  • Derived from a highly purified and standardized extract of the unique antioxidant superfruit Phyllanthus emblica, or Indian gooseberry, Capros® is not just another amla, which is the popular name in India for this well-known and highly revered Ayurvedic remedy.

    BeverageDaily RSS 2009

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables such as amla or gooseberry, capsicum, kiwi, broccoli, strawberries, mushrooms, soya and whole grains are high in vitamins.

    Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Views' 2010

  • • Use coconut hair oil or a coconut hair oil containing herbs such as amla, bhringraj, jatamanasi, hibiscus and almond.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Nutrition 2010

  • • Use coconut hair oil or a coconut hair oil containing herbs such as amla, bhringraj, jatamanasi, hibiscus and almond.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Nutrition 2010

  • • Use coconut hair oil or a coconut hair oil containing herbs such as amla, bhringraj, jatamanasi, hibiscus and almond.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Nutrition 2010

  • Every year we are promoting 100-200 hectares of amla under National Horticulture Mission scheme.

    Indian Gooseberry Grows Profits for Farmers 2010

  • The Indian Gooseberry, or amla, has long been a part of local culture in the southern regions of the country.

    Indian Gooseberry Grows Profits for Farmers 2010

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