Jampa, Jaṃpa, Jampā: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Jampa means something in Jainism, Prakrit, biology, Tamil. 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)Jampa in India is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus rosa-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 Hibiscus chinensis hort. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Ind. J. Exp. Biol.
· Arte de la lengua Pampanga. (1736)
· Vistas in Cytogenetics (1989)
· Blumea (1966)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1992)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jampa, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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 dictionaryJaṃpa (जंप) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Jalp.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusJaṃpa (ಜಂಪ):—
1) [noun] a cluster of things that are naturally grown together; a bunch.
2) [noun] that which packed tightly together or is dense.
3) [noun] a latticework supported by pillars, and is covered by intertwining vines; an arbour.
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Jaṃpa (ಜಂಪ):—[noun] the act of jumping; a jump, a leap.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconJampā (ஜம்பா) noun Breadth of four fingers, a linear measure. See சம்பா² [samba²], 3. Local usage
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Jampai, Jampak luyak, Jampala, Jampalavidu, Jampalikku, Jampalu, Jampam, Jampamg carulang, Jampana, Jampandu, Jampanem, Jampang pahit, Jampar, Jamparu, Jampati, Jampativakki, Jampavinem, Jampaya.
Ends with: Jagajampa, Padijampa, Pajampa.
Full-text: Jamba, Jambala, Jalp, Jamba kattango, Jambalini, Jambula, Jampu, Jambha.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Jampa, Jamba, Jambaa, Jaṃpa, Jampā; (plurals include: Jampas, Jambas, Jambaas, Jaṃpas, Jampās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
3.8 (a): Phonetic figurativeness or varṇvinyāsa-vakratā < [Chapter 1 - Vakroktijīvita: A Synoptic Survey]
Tibet (Myth, Religion and History) (by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya)
5. Scholarly Debate and the Revelation < [Chapter 1 - Early Tibetan Origin Myth]
2. Genesis; the Tibetan Calendar < [Chapter 4 - King Srongtsan Gampo and His Period]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Life Story Of Dzongsar Khenpo Kunga Wangchuk < [Introduction Text]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 29 - The Discourse at Bhoga on the Four Great Authorities (Mahāpadesas) < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]