Mia: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mia 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) Mia in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Allanblackia floribunda in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Allanblackia parviflora A. Chev. (among others).
2) Mia in Upper Volta is also identified with Oxytenanthera abyssinica It has the synonym Houzeaubambus borzii (Mattei) Mattei (etc.).
3) Mia in Vietnam is also identified with Saccharum officinarum It has the synonym Saccharum atrorubens Cuzent & Pancher ex Drake (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore des Antilles (1808)
· Caryologia (1984)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’, ed. 1820 (1820)
· Pl. Corom. (1819)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae … (1850)
· Boll. R. Orto Bot. Giardino Colon. (1909)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mia, for example diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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) Mia (मिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mṛga.
2) Mia (मिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mita.
3) Miā (मिआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mṛgā.
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 (+6): Mia do, Miaa, Miagook, Miagus, Miakare, Miakruruc, Miama, Miamga, Miami mist, Miamka, Mian bao shu, Mian dian tian hu sui, Mian dian tie mu, Mian mao shui su, Mian qie, Mian san qi, Mian shen, Mian sui su, Mian tuan tie xian lian, Mian weng.
Ends with (+137): Agamia, Ahamahamia, Ahammia, Aharemia, Akkamia, Ambasamia, Amia, Anorummia, Anugamia, Anulomia, Aquilegia eximia, Aramia, Assamia, Avagamia, Avasamia, Ayamia, Bhamia, Bhamia, Bhamia, Bhumia.
Full-text: Mriga, Thin hong mia, Chi-mia-chi-yat-apa, Mia do, Co' mia hai maafu, Mita, Adhimantha, Maricika.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Mia, Miā; (plurals include: Mias, Miās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 3.3 < [Chapter 3 - Suggestiveness Based on a Specialty]
The Future Evolution of Man < [October – December, 1988]
The Story of a Tulsi Plant < [October - December 1973]
Azaharuddin < [October 1957]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 1 - Country of Tseh-kia (Takka) < [Book IV - Fifteen Countries]
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