Khapura, Khapūra: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Khapura means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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)Khapura in India is the name of a plant defined with Areca catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Areca cathechu Burm.f. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum
· Translational Research: the Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine (2007)
· Nucleus (1975)
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Khapura, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKhapūra (खपूर).—
1) The betel-nut tree.
2) Flatulence.
Derivable forms: khapūraḥ (खपूरः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKhapura (खपुर).—m.
(-raḥ) 1. The betel tree, (Areca faufel or catechu.) 2. A fragrant grass, (Cyperus pertenuis.) 3. Garlic. 4. Flatulence. n.
(-raṃ) 1. A water jar. 2. A city in the sky, the city of Harischandra. E. kha the heavens, &c. pṛ to nourish, affix ka.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Khapura (खपुर):—[=kha-pura] [from kha] a n. a city built in the sky (as that of the Kālakeyas, [Mahābhārata iii, 12208 and 12258]; or as that of Hari-ścandra, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.])
2) [v.s. ...] the Fata Morgana, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
3) [v.s. ...] a water-jar, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] m. tympany, wind-dropsy, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] the betel-nut tree, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] Cyperus pertenuis, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) [v.s. ...] a kind of perfume (vyāla-nakha), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
8) [=kha-pura] [from kha-parāga] b etc. See, [ib.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryKhapura (खपुर):—[kha-pura] (raḥ) 1. m. The betel-tree; a fragrant grass; garlic; flatulence. n. A water-jar; city of Harischandra in the sky.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Khapura (खपुर) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Khaura.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKhapura (ಖಪುರ):—
1) [noun] the tree Areca catechu of Arecaceae family; areca nut tree.
2) [noun] its nut; areca nut.
3) [noun] any of the three mythological cities destroyed by Śiva.
4) [noun] the front of the head from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin, and from ear to ear; the face.
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Khāpura (ಖಾಪುರ):—
1) [noun] the tree Areca catechu of Arecaceae family; areca nut tree.
2) [noun] its nut; areca nut.
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: Khapurah, Khapuram, Khapuramu.
Ends with: Mukhapura, Shakhapura, Shankhapura, Yakkhapura.
Full-text: Khaura, Khapuram, Harishcandrapura, Urdhvaga.
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