Maura: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Maura means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Maur.
Biology (plants and animals)
1) Maura in India is the name of a plant defined with Vitex negundo in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vitex paniculata Lam. (among others).
2) Maura in Kenya is also identified with Parinari curatellifolia It has the synonym Petrocarya excelsa (Sabine) Steud., nom. illeg., non Petrocarya excelsa Jack (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Narrative of an Expedition to Explore the River Zaire (1818)
· Nouvelles Archives du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, (1883)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Memoirs of the Science Society of China (1932)
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Plant Sciences (1988)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1947)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Maura, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Maura (मौर) or Mora.—q.v.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Maura (मौर) [Also spelled maur]:—(nm) a pyramid-like wickerwork crown worn by the bridegroom in traditional Indian marriage ceremonies, a crown; diadem; as an adjectival suffix it imparts the meaning of one that stands out as pre-eminent (as [siramaura]).
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Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Maura (मौर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mukura.
2) Maūra (मऊर) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mayūra.
3) Maūrā (मऊरा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mayūrā.
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: Mauradevu, Maurain, Maurajiga, Maurajika, Mauras, Maurava, Mauravahini, Mauravapasha, Mauravika, Maureshvara.
Full-text: Maurajika, Mayura, Mauras, Mauravahini, Siramaura, Mukura, Sirmaur, Mora, Maur, Cira, Shir.
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Search found 20 books and stories containing Maura, Maūra, Maūrā; (plurals include: Mauras, Maūras, Maūrās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 215 < [Volume 5 (1879)]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
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