Muna, Muṇa, Muṅa, Munā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Muna 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) Muna in India is the name of a plant defined with Crotalaria laburnifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Clavulium laburnifolium (L.) M.R. Almeida (among others).
2) Muna in Peru is also identified with Minthostachys mollis It has the synonym Minthostachys mollis (Benth.) Griseb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Abhandlungen der Königlichen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen (1874)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles (Paris) (1825)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1913)
· Cytologia (1979)
· Journal de Botanique, Appliquée à l’Agriculture, à la Pharmacie, à la Médecine et aux Arts (1814)
· Flora of Maharashtra State (1998)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Muna, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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) Muṇa (मुण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit words: Jñā, Muṇ.
2) Mūṇa (मूण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mauna.
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 (+60): Muna-muna, Munaabenaabe, Munacip, Munacipkammi, Munadi, Munadzi, Munafa, Munaga, Munaga chettu, Munaga gatch, Munagacha-jhad, Munagachajhada, Munagha, Munahasara, Munai, Munai-atuvarnayanar, Munaikaran, Munaikkatal, Munaimukam, Munaintor.
Ends with (+9): Amuna, Damuna, Dhunamuna, Digaramajamuna, Divyayamuna, Gamgajamuna, Ganga-Yamuna, Gitsamuna, Guitsamuna, Gulaba-jamuna, Gulaphajamuna, Itsamuna, Jamuna, Luckmuna, Majamuna, Mumuna, Muna-muna, Munamuna, Munmuna, Namuna.
Full-text: Muna-muna, Munamuna, Mun, Mauna, Mucumpu, Jna, Piramaracam, Munatu, Anukirtana, Yama, Munai, Viplava.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.3.54 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Verse 2.3.40 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 14 - Bayyaraju (A.D. 1132-1157) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
Story 22 - The Kule-baka Flowers < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)