Moragu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Moragu means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMoragu [मोरगु] in the Pali language is the name of a plant identified with Achyranthes aspera L. from the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family. For the possible medicinal usage of moragu, 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.
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.
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Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMoragu, (cp. (scientific) Sk. mayūraka) a tender grass (Achyranthes aspera) Vin. I, 196. (Page 542)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Moraguttu.
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Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
The five boons for Mahākaccana < [5. Leather (Camma)]