Akata, Akaṭa, Ākāta: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Akata means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsAkata [अकटा] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Vicia sativa subsp. nigra (L.) Ehrh. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Vicia sativa var. nigra, Vicia angustifolia, Vicia pilosa. For the possible medicinal usage of akata, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Akata in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Imperata cylindrica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (among others).
2) Akata is also identified with Rauvolfia vomitoria It has the synonym Rauvolfia senegambiae DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annali di Botanica (1987)
· Icones et Descriptiones Plantarum, quae aut sponte … (1794)
· Anales del Museo Nacional de Buenos Aires (1911)
· Joint Publication of the Imperial Agricultural Bureaux (1944)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1985)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Akata, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryakata : (adj.) 1. not done; not made; 2. not artificial. || akaṭa (adj.) 1. not done; not made; 2. not artificial.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAkaṭa, (adj.) (a + kaṭa) not made, not artificial, natural; °yūsa natural juice Vin.I, 206. (Page 1)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAkaṭa (ಅಕಟ):—[interjection] an interjection expressing grief, pain, regret, wonder or envy; alas!.
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Akaṭā (ಅಕಟಾ):—[interjection] = ಅಕಟ [akata].
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Ākaṭa (ಆಕಟ):—[noun] extreme, often indignant, contempt for someone or something; utter disdain; scorn.
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Ākaṭa (ಆಕಟ):—
1) [noun] activity engaged in for amusement or recreation; sport; play.
2) [noun] lively, joyous play or playfulness; fun; joking.
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 (+3): Akata-patuncamayam, Akataa, Akatacikata, Akatacikatasola, Akatafotsy, Akatakaran, Akatakata, Akatali, Akatam, Akatamonicceti, Akatan, Akatana-katanacamarttiyam, Akatannu, Akatannu Jataka, Akatapure, Akatar, Akatara, Akatasu, Akatatta, Akatavan.
Ends with (+319): Acakata, Acakatavicakata, Adamilakata, Adhyapakata, Agrahyanamakata, Akarshakata, Akatakata, Alakatapalakata, Alattakata, Anakata, Ananubhavakata, Anavashyakata, Anekarthakata, Anirakata, Antardhanakata, Anubhavakata, Apakata, Apannnakata, Apohakata, Appatihirakata.
Full-text: Akatakata, Akatya, Nibbattita, Katakalyana, Akatakaran, Anapada, Akatavikatam, Katapapa, Vatthukamma, Kibbisa, Akritaka, Katannu, Yusa, Mallaka, Jata, Kata, Kamma.
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Verse 314 - The Story of a Woman of Jealous Disposition < [Chapter 22 - Niraya Vagga (Hell)]
Verse 165 - The Story of Cūlakāla Upāsaka < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 283: Vaḍḍhaki-Sūkara-jātaka < [Book III - Tika-Nipāta]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Setting aside the Pātimokkha by rule and not by rule < [19. Suspending the Observance (Uposathaṭṭhāpana)]