Tea: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Tea 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsTea [ತೇ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze from the Theaceae (Tea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of tea, 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)Tea in English is the name of a plant defined with Camellia sinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Thea bohea L. (among others).
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) Tea (तेअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Teja.
2) Tea (तेअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Tejas.
3) Tea (तेअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Steya.
4) Teā (तेआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Tejā.
5) Teā (तेआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Tejas.
6) Teā (तेआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Tretā.
7) Tea (तेअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Tena.
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 (+7): Tea balm, Tea bush, Tea olive, Tea plant, Tea senna, Tea-oil plant, Tea-tree, Teaching, Teaga, Teak, Teak tree, Teal-naval, Tealeaf willow, Teali, Team, Teamsi, Teana, Tear, Tearing, Tears of blood.
Ends with (+86): Abyssinian tea, African tea, Aglaia argentea, Allantodia gigantea, Arabian tea, Arundinaria gigantea, Atoll laportea, Atriplex argentea, Banana tea, Berberis lutea, Boesmans tea, Bog labrador tea, Brazilian tea, Bubbled ocotea, Bush tea, Calamovilfa gigantea, Calotropis gigantea, Carnegiea gigantea, Carpolobia lutea, Celosia argentea.
Full-text (+172): Teja, Tejas, Treta, Caha, Chay, Caya, Cahaca Kadha, Temej, Tea bush, Bush tea, Willow tea, Banana tea, Worm tea, Violet tea, Sweet tea, Arabian tea, Chinese tea, Kam ron tea, Prairie-tea croton, Marsh labrador tea.
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Search found 57 books and stories containing Tea, Tēa, Teā, Tēā, Tēā°, Teā°; (plurals include: Teas, Tēas, Teās, Tēās, Tēā°s, Teā°s). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 1.41 < [Section XXIV - Creation of Insects and Reptiles and Immovable Things]
Verse 8.148 < [Section XXVI - Pledges (ādhi)]
In Continuum < [July – September, 1988]
A Bit of a Pencil < [April 1939]
Sarojini Devi: A Bit of Sunlight < [May-June 1931]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Canto LXXIV - About the Tāmasa Manvantara
Canto CXXIX - Marutta’s exploits (continued)
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 13 - Staglungpa (iv): The manner of his daily life < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 13 - Staglungpa (xi): bkra shis dpal brtsegs < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 15a - Gling ras pa (disciple of Pag mo gru pa) < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 4 - Kachenla, the fatherly friend and mentor < [Part 1 - Three Visions]
Chapter 39 - The Life Story of an Oracle-Priest < [Part 3 - Death and Rebirth]
Chapter 19 - nyang-tö kyi-phug: The monastery of immured recluses < [Part 2 - Pilgrim Life]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 21 < [Chapter 5 - Pañcama-yāma-sādhana (Aparāhna-kālīya-bhajana–kṛṣṇa-āsakti)]
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