Mea, Méa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mea 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) Mea in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Alstonia boonei in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Alstonia congensis Engl. (among others).
2) Mea is also identified with Alstonia congensis It has the synonym Echites scholaris L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1887)
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1931)
· Taxon (1979)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Planta Medica (2000)
· Phytochemistry
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mea, for example side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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) Mea (मेअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Meda.
2) Mea (मेअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Meya.
3) Mea (मेअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Medas.
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 (+43): Boar flesh, Human flesh, Meaahe-sayelah, Meadow anemone, Meadow bistort, Meadow bouts, Meadow bright, Meadow buttercup, Meadow cabbage, Meadow clover, Meadow death camas, Meadow fern, Meadow fescue, Meadow garlic, Meadow geranium, Meadow goldenrod, Meadow grass, Meadow horsetail, Meadow lily, Meadow manna grass.
Ends with: Abies balsamea, Angoumea, Anumea, Bonellia flammea, Emea, Ficus crassiramea, Gomea, Jamea, Kaukamea, Nunumea, Osmunda cinnamomea, Samea, Sammea, Saramea, Senna siamea, Spiny keaved blumea, Uvamea, Vitis cinnamomea, Waimea.
Full-text: Meda, Kangok meas, Kan gok meas, Atimatra, Dridhabhajaka, Meya, Bandhiva, Samamatra, Kuttimita, Kuttamita, Yavagu, Tanka, Gata, Kanjika.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Mea, Mēa, Méa; (plurals include: Meas, Mēas, Méas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXCII < [Mokshadharma Parva]
The Sky Lamp < [October – December, 1985]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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