Kao: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kao 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 DrugsKao [काओ] in the Himachal language is the name of a plant identified with Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata (Wall. & G.Don) Cif. from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family having the following synonyms: Olea cuspidata, Olea monticola, Olea asiatica. For the possible medicinal usage of kao, 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)Kao in Pakistan is the name of a plant defined with Olea europaea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Sylva Tellur. (1838)
· Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. (1960)
· Illustrations of the Botany … of the Himalayan Mountains (1835)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kao, for example side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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 dictionary1) Kao (कओ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kutaḥ.
2) Kao (कओ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kva.
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 (+588): Kao liang, Kao liang chiang, Kao liang chiang tzu, Kao-thalihana, Kaodara, Kaodia, Kaol haol, Kaol koong, Kaola, Kaolang, Kaoli, Kaololo, Kaon, Kaon-dana, Kaong, Kaong chey, Kaong hi koong, Kaong ki koong, Kaongo pelga, Kaonha.
Ends with (+10): Akko, Ammako, An Shigao, Anralko, Barkao, Cilko, Ejotot malakao, Etuko, Ilanko, Kanuko, Katalko, Katarko, Kho som kao, Ko, Kokko, Mak-kao, Makao, Malakakao, Malayakko, Maraikko.
Full-text: Mak-kao, Kao liang, Kao liang chiang, Kho som kao, Zhi wu ming shi tu kao, Kao liang chiang tzu, Ueang kao tog, Khua kao ho, Yu kao liang, Dharmaraksha, Kutah, Kva, Kao-thalihana, Arisaema flavum, Budh, Shravakaticara, Ligustrum sinense.
Relevant text
Search found 16 books and stories containing Kao, Kaō; (plurals include: Kaos, Kaōs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 9 - Identification of the Dharma teacher ‘Kao Tso’ < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]
Appendix 2 - Vijñānabīja (seed-consciousness) < [Chapter XXXI - The Thirty-seven Auxiliaries to Enlightenment]
Appendix 2 - A Buddhist view on the land of India < [Chapter XL - The Four Fearlessnesses and the Four Unobstructed Knowledges]
Vipassana - Meditators' Questions 2
Pra Kru Palad Kao < [Part 1 - Lights Of Vipassana Meditation]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 10 - Imperial lines of Tibet, China, Hor, etc. < [Book 1 - The beginning of the story of the Doctrine]
Chapter 7 - Abbatial lineage of Tsurphu (Monastery) < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 13 - Staglungpa (xi): bkra shis dpal brtsegs < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
The travels of Fa-Hian (400 A.D.) (by Samuel Beal)
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 17 - Country of Ta-mi (Termed) < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Introduction (d): Hiuen Tsiang or Xuanzang (A.D. 629)
Introduction (i): Preface to the “Ta-t’ang-si-yu-ki” by Chang Yueh
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
3.4 (b): From Seng-Ts’an to Hung-Jen < [Chapter 3 - The Dhyāna in Mahāyāna Literature]
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