Mukka: 5 definitions

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Biology
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1. Pali
2. Hindi
3. Prakrit
4. Kannada
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Introduction:

Mukka means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

Mukka in India is the name of a plant defined with Zea mays in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zea saccharata Sturtev. (among others).

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

· A Manual of Botany for the Northern States (1818)
· Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1891)
· Landwirthschaftliche Flora (1866)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1821)
· Enumeratio Stirpium Transsilvaniae (1816)
· Phytologia (1978)

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

Pali-English dictionary

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Mukka, (pp. of muc, Sk. mukta, for the usual P. mutta; cp. Prk. mukka, Pischel, Prk. Gr. § 566) only in um° & paṭi° (q. v.), and as v. l. at M. III, 61. (Page 534)

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Mukkā (मुक्का):—(nm) a fist-blow, punch; boxing; ~[kkebāja] a boxer, pugilist; ~[kkebājī] boxing, pugilism.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) Mukka (मुक्क) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mūka.

2) Mukka (मुक्क) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mukta.

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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.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Mukka (ಮುಕ್ಕ):—[noun] (used in comp.) that which or he who eats too much and greedily.

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Mukka (ಮುಕ್ಕ):—[noun] a physically disabled man.

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Mukka (ಮುಕ್ಕ):—[noun] a senseless, foolish or stupid fellow.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Mukka, Mukkā; (plurals include: Mukkas, Mukkās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Pey, Putam and Paritam (different sorts of Ganas, attendants) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]

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Temples in Darasuram < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]

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