Dia: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dia 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)Dia in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum purpureum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gymnotrix nitens Andersson (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Denkschriften der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften. Mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche Klasse (1905)
· Amer. Journal of Botany (1977)
· Naturwissenschaftliche Reise nach Mossambique … (1864)
· Fl. N.S.W. n. 19, Gramineae (1975)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dia, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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) Dia (दिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dvija.
2) Dia (दिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dvipa.
3) Dia (दिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Diva.
4) Dia (दिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dita.
5) Dia (दिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dṛta.
6) Diā (दिआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Divā.
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 (+99): Dia be, Dia darm tharo, Dia hoang, Dia lele, Dia lieefn, Dia-ching, Diaa, Diaandu, Diaba guinadiu, Diabandur, Diabe, Diabili, Diadie, Diado, Diadum, Diaghpatri, Diagpi, Diagu, Diahnat, Diakit.
Ends with (+311): Aaddia, Abbhidia, Acchodia, Acchodia, Ahitumdia, Akhudia, Akkhudia, Alamdia, Amayaghadia, Amgadia, Amsinckia intermedia, Angwandia, Anudia, Anuvadia, Apamdia, Aphodia, Aphudia, Appacchamdia, Apphadia, Asamdia.
Full-text (+6): Diva, Dia lele, Ba dia madibou, Dia lieefn, Dia be, Dia darm tharo, Kuom dia, Ba dia madibu, Dita, Sinh dia, Drita, Lirio de un dia, Dvipa, Dia hoang, Dvija, Gramasta, Adiredana, Dia-ching, Nippu, Dhumhi-dia.
Relevant text
Search found 9 books and stories containing Dia, Diā, Dīa; (plurals include: Dias, Diās, Dīas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Diamond Jubilee Number < [October – December, 1988]
M. S. Subbulakshmi < [January – March, 2005]
Hegel on the Dialectic of Kant, Fichte and Schelling < [Jan. – Mar. 1991 & Apr. – Jun. 1991]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 3.3 - Early History of Religion in Indonesia < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 44 - Slaying of Kaṃsa < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Technique of Pajaghar Typology < [Chapter 5]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Music used in puppetry of Assam < [Chapter 4]