Jima, Jimā: 2 definitions

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Jima 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 Drugs

Jima in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Glinus oppositifolius (L.) Aug.DC. from the Molluginaceae (Carpetweed) family having the following synonyms: Mollugo oppositifolia, Mollugo spergula. For the possible medicinal usage of jima, 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.

Jima in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Hypertelis cerviana (L.) Thulin from the Molluginaceae (Carpetweed) family having the following synonyms: Mollugo cerviana, Pharnaceum cerviana, Pharnaceum glabrum.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Jima (जिम) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit words: Jim, Bhuj.

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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.

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