India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra Valley

Mokha is an Assamese term referring to “a bamboo capping”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.

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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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Mokha [मोखा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Momordica balsamina L. from the Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin) family having the following synonyms: Momordica huberii, Momordica garipensis, Momordica schinzii. For the possible medicinal usage of mokha, 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.

Mokha [मोखा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Schrebera swietenioides from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family.

Mokha [मोखा] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Mokha in India is the name of a plant defined with Momordica balsamina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Momordica schinzii Cogn. (among others).

2) Mokha is also identified with Schrebera swietenioides It has the synonym Nathusia swieteniodes Kuntze (etc.).

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

· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1989)
· New Botanist (1985)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1799)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1966)
· Verhandlungen des Botanischen Vereins für die Provinz Brandenburg und die Angrenzenden Länder (1888)
· Species Plantarum

If you are looking for specific details regarding Mokha, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

mōkha (मोख).—m Kernel in general. 2 The soft substance in the centre of a betelnut &c.; the edible substance sprouting at the head of a young cocoanut; the pulp of the fruit of the ēraṇḍa; the lump to be felt within a boil; any crumb or soft inside.

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mōkhā (मोखा).—m R A quick or green stick; as cut for a stake. Applied in some parts to a ḍāmbhā or mere stake, green or dry.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

mōkha (मोख).—m Kernel in general. Sprout.

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mōkhā (मोखा).—m A quick or green stick.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Mokhā (मोखा):—(nm) a scuttle, an aperture/opening.

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See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Mokhabebe, Mokhabile, Mokhaddame, Mokhala, Mokhalo, Mokhamtara, Mokhamu, Mokhara, Mokhari, Mokharigale, Mokhasa, Mokhasi, Mokhatah, Mokhatahe-kabir.

Ends with: Hadimokha, Kaalamokha.

Full-text: Moka, Jaghri, Mokhara, Jatali, Makha.

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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)

Rig Veda 1.162.15 < [Sukta 162]

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Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)

Pajaghar Typology (b): Wall Construction < [Chapter 5]

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