Jia: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Jia 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsJia [জিযা] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr. from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Dialium coromandelicum, Lannea grandis, Odina wodier. For the possible medicinal usage of jia, 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)Jia in India is the name of a plant defined with Lannea coromandelica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rhus odina Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (8475)
· Phytochemistry. (2000)
· Blumea (1948)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Natuurlijke Historie (1774)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jia, for example side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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) Jia (जिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Jīv.
2) Jia (जिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Jīva.
3) Jia (जिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Jita.
4) Jia (जिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Jita.
5) Jīa (जीअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Jīta.
6) Jīā (जीआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Jyā.
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 (+75): Jia bao chun, Jia bei mu, Jia chang yin lian hua, Jia di dou, Jia di lan, Jia du xing cai, Jia fang ji, Jia guang zi, Jia hai ma chi, Jia hai tong, Jia herew, Jia hou teng, Jia hu ci, Jia huang yang, Jia ku gua, Jia lan cai, Jia lian qiao, Jia ma bian, Jia manzanilla, Jia poma.
Ends with (+72): Ajia, Ajia, Ajia, Ajia, Ajjia, Ajjia, Asamjia, Banpyajia, Bei me fei zao jia, Bhajjia, Bhajjia, Bhajjia, Bhamjia, Bhamjia, Bhumjia, Bhumjia, Chajjia, Ci wu jia, Gajjia, Gamjia.
Full-text (+61): Jita, Jya, Jia qin jiu, Teng wu jia, Jia poma, Jia yuan qian, Jia manzanilla, Zao jia, Jia du xing cai, Shan zao jia, Pang xie jia, Jia di lan, Jia zhu tao, Fo jia cao, Jia shan luo, Jia ren shen, Jia ku gua, Jia bao chun, Pen jia shu, Po luo men zao jia.
Relevant text
Search found 6 books and stories containing Jia, Jīa, Jīā; (plurals include: Jias, Jīas, Jīās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
12. Symbolic Crab and Moon < [Chapter 7 - Moon the Significant Planet of Mind]
Sūtra of the Great Vow of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva
Buddha-nature (as Depicted in the Lankavatara-sutra) (by Nguyen Dac Sy)
1.2. Āryadeva and the Laṅkāvatārasūtra < [Chapter 3 - The Laṅkāvatārasūtra and Hindu Philosophy]
6. The Other Power (adhiṣṭhāna) < [Chapter 5 - The Practice of Buddha-Nature in the Laṅkāvatārasūtra]
The Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva
Reverberations of Dharmakirti’s Philosophy (by Birgit Kellner)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)