What is the meaning of bathua leaves in Tamil?

Bathua leaves, also known as Amaranthus viridis, are called Aaluthu keerai (ஆளுத்துக் கீரை) in Tamil.

Here's a breakdown:

* Aaluthu (ஆளுத்து) - This word refers to the plant's ability to quickly grow and spread, making it seem like it's "pushing" or "crowding" other plants.

* Keerai (கீரை) - This is the general Tamil word for leafy greens.

Therefore, Aaluthu keerai literally means "crowding greens."

It's also sometimes called Keezha Neer Keerai (கீழ நீர் கீரை) which translates to "low water greens" since it can thrive in drier conditions.