Keura, Keūra, Keurā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Keura 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Keura in India is the name of a plant defined with Pandanus tectorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pandanus takaroaensis H.St .John (among others).
2) Keura in Indonesia is also identified with Albizia chinensis It has the synonym Mimosa marginata Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5243)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1910)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1990)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Keura, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKeūra (केऊर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Keyūra.
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)
Full-text (+19): Keyura, Koshamra, Kia, Kevada, Tikshnagandha, Kaitha, Kainaari, Sugandhini, Kedagi, Bonnong, Kegdi, Tale-hu, Gari-hoo, Gojjangi, Talai, Kedage, Pushp-chamar, Ketake, Gari-hu, Hanilha.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Keura, Keūra, Kēūra, Keurā; (plurals include: Keuras, Keūras, Kēūras, Keurās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
List of 14 ornaments < [Notes]
Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
Scultures of Ratnapani < [Chapter 3 - Sculptural Programme]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Jaina Antiquities in Prachi Valley (Cuttack) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
Kalpa-sutra (Lives of the Jinas) (by Hermann Jacobi)