Kappara: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Kappara means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 DrugsKappara in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.Presl from the Lauraceae (Laurel) family having the following synonyms: Camphora officinarum, Laurus camphora. For the possible medicinal usage of kappara, 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)Kappara in India is the name of a plant defined with Cinnamomum camphora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Persea camphora (L.) Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Feddes Repertorium (1912)
· Nouvelles archives du muséum d’histoire naturelle (1913)
· Journal of Wuhan Botanical Research (1998)
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (1831)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1864)
· Journal of the College of Science, Imperial University of Tokyo (1906)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kappara, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarykappara : (m.) the elbow.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKappara, (cp. Sk. kūrpara) the elbow Vin. III, 121=IV. 221; J. I, 293, 297; DhA. I, 48, 394; VvA. 206. (Page 187)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKappara (कप्पर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Karpara.
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 corpusKappara (ಕಪ್ಪರ):—
1) [noun] a volatile, crystalline ketone, C10H16O, with a strong characteristic odour, derived from the wood of the camphor tree or synthetically from pinene, used to protect fabrics from moths, in manufacturing cellulose plastics, in medicine as an irritant and stimulant and for lights to be waved before a deity.
2) [noun] the tree Cinnamomum camphora of Lauraceae family; camphor tree.
3) [noun] ಕಪ್ಪರವನ್ನು ತಿಪ್ಪೆ ಮೀಲಿಟ್ಟರೂ ತನ್ನ ವಾಸನೆ ಬಿಟ್ಟೀತೆ [kapparavannu tippe milittaru tanna vasane bittite]? kapparavannu tippe mēliṭṭrū tanna vāsane biṭṭīte? a diamond is valuable though it lies on a dunghill.
--- OR ---
Kappara (ಕಪ್ಪರ):—
1) [noun] a broken piece of a pot; a potsherd.
2) [noun] a beggar’s earthen vessel.
3) [noun] the skeleton of the head of a human being.
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)
Starts with: Kapparacatti, Kapparacinni, Kapparagodage, Kapparai, Kapparakayaka, Kapparalli, Kapparappahara, Kapparavalli.
Ends with: Vaccakappara.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Kappara; (plurals include: Kapparas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)