Khaa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Khaa means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Khaa in Thailand is the name of a plant defined with Alpinia galanga in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Languas pyramidata Merr. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. (1923)
· Guihaia (1984)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1899)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1807)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1891)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Khaa, for example chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Khaa (खअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Khav.
Khaa has the following synonyms: Khaura.
2) Khāa (खाअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Khād.
2) Khāa has the following synonyms: Khā.
3) Khāa (खाअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Khyāta.
4) Khāa (खाअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Khādita.
5) Khāa (खाअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Khāta.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+33): Khaa lek, Khaa ling, Khaa long, Khaa luang, Khaa yuak, Khaajagoli, Khaajuri, Khaak, Khaakara, Khaaktik, Khaal, Khaali khajoor, Khaali-khajoor, Khaam, Khaanbe, Khaanchaa, Khaand vaela, Khaand-vaela, Khaandodkee, Khaang hua lek.
Ends with: Abbhakkhaa, Agnishikhaa, Hieo khaa, Ikkhaa, Khwaeng khaa, Padikkhaa, Parikkhaa, Parikkhaa, Parikkhaa, Pasikkhaa, Pekkhaa, Rakkhaa, Samukkhaa, Yaa khaa.
Full-text: Khaura, Ma khaa kong, Khaa lek, Khaa long, Khaa yuak, Yaa khaa, Khwaeng khaa, Khata, Khyata, Khaa ling, Hieo khaa, Khaa luang, Khad, Pa-na-e khaa-doh, Khadita, Khav, Kha.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Khaa, Khāa; (plurals include: Khaas, Khāas). 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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