Maria: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Maria 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)Maria in Tropical America is the name of a plant defined with Calophyllum brasiliense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calophyllum brasiliense var. antillanum (Britton) Standl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (2007)
· Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Club (1927)
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany and Kew Garden Miscellany (1843)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Chemical Ecology (1901)
· Flora Brasiliae Meridionalis (1825)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Maria, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Maria (मरिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mṛta.
2) Māria (मारिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mārīca.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mari-ammankontati, Maria juana, Maria-preta, Mariabel, Marianga, Mariangi, Mariannas bread-fruit.
Ends with (+10): Argemaria, Chaguan santa maria, Corazon de maria, Corazon de santa maria, Dadmaria, Damong maria, Filipendula ulmaria, Flor de maria, Flor de santa maria, Fumaria, Hierba de santa maria, Hoja santamaria, Huperzia phlegmaria, Kamaria, Kummara, Leche maria, Palo de maria, Palo de santa maria, Palo maria, Pumaria.
Full-text (+18): Tres marias, Segurelha santa maria, Marica, Damong maria, Rosa santa maria, Flor de maria, Maria-preta, Palo maria de la playa, Palo de maria, Mantesari, Corazon de maria, Santa maria tree, Maria juana, Chaguan santa maria, Leche maria, Palo de santa maria, Palo maria del monte, Corazon de santa maria, Mariyami, Mantesri.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Maria, Māria; (plurals include: Marias, Mārias). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 17 - Of King Eystein's Perfections < [Chapter XII - Saga Of Sigurd The Crusader And His Brothers Eystein And Olaf]
Part 33 - Marriages And Children Of Harald Hardrade < [Chapter IX - Saga Of Harald Hardrade]
Part 34 - Battle At Stangar < [Chapter XVI - Magnus Erlingson's Saga]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter V - Etymology of the word om < [The om tat sat]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
1.E: Buddhist Expression of Charity < [Chapter 2]
A Collection of Popular Tales from the Norse and North German (by Peter Christian Asbjørsen)
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 4 - Agama Hinduism followed by Hindus in Bali Indonesia < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]