Keya: 2 definitions

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Keya 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) Keya in India is the name of a plant defined with Pandanus foetidus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Keya is also identified with Pandanus odorifer It has the synonym Bromelia sylvestris Burm.f. (etc.).

3) Keya is also identified with Pandanus tectorius It has the synonym Pandanus charancanus Kaneh. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1984)
· Der Naturforscher (1774)
· Gard. Bull. Singapore (1967)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1878)
· Fragmenta Botanica (1801)
· Pacific Sci. (1963)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Keya, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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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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Prakrit-English dictionary

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

Keya (केय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Keta.

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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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