Coa, Coā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Coa means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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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Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryCoā (चोआ):—(nm) a mixture of four perfumes (viz. sandal, agallochum, saffron and musk).
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryCoa (चोअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Coda.
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 (+28): Coaa, Coaca - coaca, Coach-whip, Coama wood, Coapma, Coarse, Coarse bullrush, Coarse couch grass, Coarse myrrha, Coarse quick grass, Coast button grass, Coast coral tree, Coast cotton tree, Coast duck grass, Coast fiddle-neck, Coast goldenrod, Coast indian paintbrush, Coast kweek, Coast live oak, Coast mahogany.
Ends with: Angcoa, Cocoa, Mancoa, Manhas de pascoa, Pericoa, Picoa, Wild cocoa.
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Indian Women in Conference < [March, 1928]
A Short history of Lanka (by Humphry William Codrington)