Maa: 2 definitions
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Maa means something in 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMaa [ಮಾ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Mangifera indica from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family. For the possible medicinal usage of maa, 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)1) Maa in Ghana is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum glaucum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Panicum flavum Nees (among others).
2) Maa in Papua New Guinea is also identified with Colocasia esculenta It has the synonym Zantedeschia virosa (Roxb.) K. Koch (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Vegetabilium (1817)
· Synopsis Aroidearum (1856)
· Das Pflanzenreich (1920)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
· Amer. Journal of Botany (1977)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Maa, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+1029): Ma, Ma-atai-maraatai, Ma-ilaitoranam, Ma-maruttunulor, Ma-vayirakal, Maa daeng, Maa nuea, Maa shuudla, Maa-nae, Maaa, Maabheri, Maachi mullu, Maachipathri, Maacimullu, Maad, Maada vaala, Maadabela, Maadala, Maadhavee lathe, Maadi.
Ends with (+217): Acunama, Acuvattama, Aka-mukama, Alkamaa, Amalnama, Ananma, Anima, Ankamma, Anma, Antaranma, Antaratma, Araima, Ariyama, Atman, Atuma, Avima, Bhumaa, Bunsurun fadamaa, Burburwar fadamaa, Cakatattuma.
Full-text (+21): Maas, Maa nuea, Krowatti, Yaa haang maa, Kuruwatti, Seif el-maa, Faang haang maa, Lee maa nee pee, Thao tot maa, Maa shuudla, Maa-nae, Maa daeng, Haang maa, Deer tobacco, Yuri-balli, Yaa maa tit keng, Khem phuut maa, Kroi cha maa, Khem tuut maa, Yaa nieo maa.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Maa; (plurals include: Maas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1 (by E. A. Wallis Budge)
Chapter XI - The Legend Of Rā And Isis
Chapter XII - The Destruction Of Mankind
Version A < [Chapter VIII - The History Of The Creation Of The Gods And Of The World]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)
Chapter 1.5 - Introduction of Tradition and Baul as a ‘tradition’
The War Comes < [July – September 1972]
To Mother Teresa < [October – December, 1997]
‘Duty’ and its Relevance in Spirituality < [October – December, 2004]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Santinatha at Ganesa Temple, Dasasvamedha Ghata < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
Jaina Antiquities in Kabara (Balasore) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
Jaina Antiquities at Bhairava Singhpur Kachela (Koraput) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]