Goya, Goyā, Gôyâ: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Goya means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Goya in Japan is the name of a plant defined with Momordica charantia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cucumis argyi H. Lév. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ceylon Journal of Science, Biological Sciences (1995)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 10
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Fl. Trop. E. Afr., Cucurbit. (1967)
· Memorias de la Real Academia de Ciencias y Artes de Barcelona (1916)
· Garcia de Orta, Série de Botânica (1976)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Goya, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryGoyā (गोया):—(ind) as if; —[ki] as if.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryGoya (गोय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Gotra.
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: Goya-khair, Goyaba, Goyajna, Goyaki, Goyakpin, Goyala, Goyalo, Goyama, Goyama, Goyamajjiya, Goyamejjiya, Goyana, Goyara, Goyari, Goyasa, Goyaso.
Ends with: Mgoya.
Full-text: Goya-khair, Gotra.
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