Maua: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Maua 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)1) Maua in India is the name of a plant defined with Engelhardia spicata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Engelhardtia aceriflora Blume (among others).
2) Maua in Tanzania is also identified with Ricinodendron heudelotii It has the synonym Barrettia umbrosa Sim (etc.).
3) Maua is also identified with Schinziophyton rautanenii.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Javae Jugl. (1829)
· Das Pflanzenreich Euph. (1911)
· Adansonia (1860)
· FBI (1888)
· Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh (1982)
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l’État (1961)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Maua, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, 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 dictionary1) Maua (मौअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mṛdu.
Maua has the following synonyms: Mau.
2) Māua (माउअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mātṛ.
2) Māua has the following synonyms: Māu.
3) Māua (माउअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mātṛka.
4) Māua (माउअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mātṛka.
5) Māuā (माउआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mātṛkā.
6) Māuā (माउआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mātṛkā.
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: Mauapaya.
Ends with: Mchicha maua, Parimaua, Vemaua.
Full-text: Mau, Mchicha maua, Matri, Mridu.
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