Mogra, Mogrā: 5 definitions

Introduction:

Mogra means something in the history of ancient India, 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.

Ambiguity: Although Mogra has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Mogara.

India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk tales

Mogra refers to “Jasmine”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Mogra [मोगरा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Jasminum sambac var. 'Maid of Orleans' from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family. For the possible medicinal usage of mogra, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Mogra in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum multiflorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mogorium pubescens (Retz.) Lam. (among others).

2) Mogra is also identified with Jasminum sambac It has the synonym Nyctanthes goa Steud. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· Botanist’s Repository (1807)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Gard. Chron. (1881)
· Kew Bulletin (1984)
· Genera Plantarum (1789)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Mogra, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Mogra in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) maul; see [mumgara]..—mogra (मोगरा) is alternatively transliterated as Mogarā.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Mogrā (मोग्रा):—n. Bot. Jasmine;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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