Mahak: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mahak 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 Mahak has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Mahaka.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Mahak in India is the name of a plant defined with Rhynchotechum ellipticum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chiliandra obovata Griff. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Commelynaceae et Cyrtandraceae Bengalenses (1874)
· Numer. List (6411)
· Prodr. (1845)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1962)
· FBI (1884)
· Synopsis Plantarum (1843)
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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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMahak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) fragrance, aroma, perfume, scent; ~[dara] fragrant, aromatic, perfumed, scented..—mahak (महक) is alternatively transliterated as Mahaka.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+271): Maha-kappina, Mahacula Mahatissa, Mahaka, Mahaka Sutta, Mahaka-marra, Mahakaccana, Mahakaccha, Mahakachchha, Mahakada, Mahakadaeng, Mahakadamba, Mahakadambaka, Mahakadara, Mahakailasa, Mahakailasadandaka, Mahakailasavarnana, Mahakaino, Mahakal, Mahakala, Mahakalabhairavapancanga.
Ends with: Chahakamahak.
Full-text: Mahaka.
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