Maas: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Maas means something in Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Maas has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Masha.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Maas in Nepal is the name of a plant defined with Vigna mungo in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phaseolus roxburghii Wight & Arnott (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1989)
· Cytologia (1998)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· FBI (1876)
· Nucleus (1982)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Maas, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMaas in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a month; ~[kalika] monthly; ~[deya] monthly payable; ~[phala] astrological predictions for a (particular) month..—maas (मास) is alternatively transliterated as Māsa.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+36): Maas-gedaa, Maas-gede, Maas-laharee, Maasai, Maasha parni, Maashaparni, Maashi mullu, Maasi, Maasibattiri, Maasipattiri, Maasoota, Maasparani, Maasparni, Maastodi, Maasu, Maca-cantukattu, Macai, Macakatacakam, Macakkatan, Macakkay.
Ends with: Badmash, Dhamas, Kaalo-maas, Potimas, Purshotam mas, Samash, Tamas.
Full-text (+118): Mash, Masti, Candramas, Mastishka, Mastu, Masta, Purshotam mas, Krowatti, Kuruwatti, Mastaka, Masi, Masana, Deer tobacco, Yuri-balli, Cornus mas, Kaalo-maas, Guatteria hispida, Ground-itch bush, Sorbet, Omasati.
Relevant text
Search found 26 books and stories containing Maas, Mas; (plurals include: Maases, Mases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 20 - Nir Jal Mas < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Chapter 9 - Jikaliyo (Story of Purshotam Mas) < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Chapter 29 - Gai Vrat < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 17.3 (Commentary) < [Chapter 17 (Text And Commentary)]
Text 11.9 (Commentary) < [Chapter 11 (Text and Commentary)]
Text 13.8 (Commentary) < [Chapter 13 (Text and Commentary)]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 271 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 93 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 40 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 334 - Metres having similar characteristics in all the four quarters (samavṛtta)
Chapter 358 - The completed forms of the verbs after adding the conjugational signs
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part VII - Patthana Pali < [Chapter X - Abhidhamma Pitaka]
Part II - Sihanada Vagga < [(a) Mulapannasa Pali]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 18g - Shes rab dpal pa’s Disciples < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 8 - Second incarnation series (viii): zhwa dmar cod pan 'dzin pa < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 11 - Miscellaneous doctrines < [Book 14 - Great Compassion Cycle]