Jiṇṇa, Jinna: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Jiṇṇa means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Jinn.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Jinna in India is the name of a plant defined with Syzygium cumini in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Caryophyllus jambos Stokes (among others).
2) Jinna is also identified with Syzygium salicifolium It has the synonym Eugenia heyneana Duthie (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Fl. Bihar, Analysis (2001)
· Cat. Pl. Bombay (1839)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1997)
· Linnaea (1855)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1963)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jinna, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryjiṇṇa : (pp. of jirati) became old; decayed.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryJiṇṇa, (pp. of jarati) 1. decayed, broken up, frail, decrepit, old: vuḍḍha mahallaka andhagata vayo-anupatta Nd2 261; jarājiṇṇatāya jiṇṇa DA. I, 283.—Vin. II, 189; D. I, 114; M. II, 48 sq. , 66; A. II, 249; IV, 173; Sn. 1 (urago va jiṇṇaṃ tacaṃ jahāti); Pv. I, 121 (same simile); Sn. 1120, 1144; J. I, 58; III, 22 (-pilotikā worn-out rags); Dh. 155, 260; Pv. II, 114 (jarājiṇṇa PvA. 147); Pug. 33; Vism. 119 (°vihārā), 356 (°sandamānikā), 357 (°koṭṭha); ThA. 213 (-ghara a tumble-down house); PvA. 40 (-goṇa=jaraggava), 55 (of a roof). Cp. °tara J. IV, 108.—2. digested J. II, 362 (Page 284)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryJinna (जिन्न) [Also spelled jinn]:—(nm) a jinnee, according to Mohammedan demonology one of the lower type of spirits; —[savāra honā] to be possessed by a jinnee, to be under a satanic influence.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryJiṇṇa (जिण्ण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Jīrṇa.
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 corpusJinna (ಜಿನ್ನ):—[adjective] worn out; no longer effective, usable or serviceable.
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Jinna (ಜಿನ್ನ):—[noun] the condition of being worn-out, unserviceable, useless.
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Jinna (ಜಿನ್ನ):—[noun] (Jain.) any of the twenty four recognised spiritual teachers.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Jinne, Sanjinna, Jarajinna, Jinnata, Jiṇṇaka, Jirna, Mogha, Thavara, Vyadinna, Nijjiṇṇa, Jinna Sutta, Jinn, Addhagata, Jarati, Jiyati, Pilotika, Konca, Lukha.
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A House on Fire (by Stephen L. Klick)
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Reverberations of Dharmakirti’s Philosophy (by Birgit Kellner)