Kuppasa, Kuppāsa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kuppasa 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)Kuppasa in India is the name of a plant defined with Getonia floribunda in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Combretum sericeum (Walp.) Wall. ex C.B. Clarke (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Biochem. J. (1964)
· Current Science (1975)
· Planta Medica (2005)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1798)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kuppasa, for example side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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 dictionaryKuppāsa (कुप्पास) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kūrpāsa.
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 corpusKuppasa (ಕುಪ್ಪಸ):—
1) [noun] an outer, upper garment, with or without sleeves, of women.
2) [noun] a flexible body armour made of small, overlapping metal rings, loops of chain; a mail.
3) [noun] ಕುಪ್ಪಸದ ಊಟ [kuppasada uta] kuppasada ūṭa a feast arranged for a woman who has conceived her first child; ಕುಪ್ಪಸಮಾಡು [kuppasamadu] kuppasa māḍu to banquet a woman who has conceived her first child, present her with anew blouse, flowers, etc.
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: Kuppasaganike, Kuppasakakiballi, Kuppassaganake.
Ends with: Kaikuppasa, Kalkuppasa, Kallakuppasa, Kuccukuppasa, Olakuppasa.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.1. Upper Garments (e): Kūrpāsaka (stitched garment) < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]