Kap: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Kap means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarKap (कप्).—(l) kṛt affix क (ka) prescribed after the root दुह् (duh) e.g. कामदुघा (kāmadughā), cf. P.III.2. 70;(2) the Samāsānta अ (a) at the end of Bahuvrīhi compounds e.g. व्वूढो-रस्कः, बहुदण्डिका, बहुकुमारीकः,बहुकर्तृकः (vvūḍho-raskaḥ, bahudaṇḍikā, bahukumārīkaḥ, bahukartṛkaḥ), cf. P.V.4.151-154. For its prohibition, see P.V.4.155-160.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kap in Papua New Guinea is the name of a plant defined with Papuechites aambe in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ichnocarpus bertieroides Wernham ex S. Moore (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1891)
· Nouveau Bulletin des Sciences, Publie par la Société Philomatique de Paris (1802)
· Nova Guinea (1925)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kap, for example side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKap (कप्).—1 P. To move; see कम्प् (kamp).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKap (कप्).—[(i)kapi] r. 1st cl. (kaṃpate) To shake, to tremble: with anu prefixed, to feel tenderness or compassion, to pity.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryKap (कप्).—see krap.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryKap (कप्):—[varia lectio] for krap q.v., [Dhātupāṭha xix, 9.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryKap (कप्):—[(i-ṅa) kampate] 1. d. To tremble. With anu to pity, commiserate.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+1395): Kapa, Kapa-gargu, Kapa-kapa, Kapa-kapaenal, Kapa-tsjakka, Kapaal-nuhounu, Kapaal-phodi, Kapaal-phuta-lata, Kapaase, Kapaase-kuro, Kapaca, Kapada, Kapada chettu, Kapadaankha, Kapadacopada, Kapadalatta, Kapadalepa, Kapadanem, Kapadanisa, Kapadanishi.
Ends with: Ankap, Bakau belukap, Belukap, Berkap, Dok kap, Kalkalapikap, Kilakap, Kra ma kap, Lanan-kap, Lanankap, Tukap.
Full-text (+156): Akarmaka, Ajanamaka, Kaap vaderlandswilg, Kaps-tula, Yaa kaap phai yai, T'kap, Kra ma kap, Jalamurttika, Krap, Lanan-kap, Parikappeti, Ya kap phai yai, Ya kap kae, Rupatva, Pitamulaka, Dridhagatrika, Ajanika, Vishadantaka, Samsharuka, Dok kap.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Kap, Kaap; (plurals include: Kaps, Kaaps). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa V, adhyāya 3, brāhmaṇa 1 < [Fifth Kāṇḍa]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 1169-1170 < [Chapter 16 - Examination of the Import of Words]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Definition of Kappa or Aeon < [Chapter 1-3 - Anudīpanī on words and phrases]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 8.134 < [Section XXIII - Measures]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)
2a. The Spread of Buddhism < [Chapter 1 - The evolution of Buddhist Art in South Vietnam and South East Asia]