Oba, Ōba: 2 definitions
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Oba means something in 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Oba in Africa is the name of a plant defined with Crescentia cujete in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crescentia spathulata Miers (among others).
2) Oba in Congo is also identified with Elaeis guineensis It has the synonym Palma oleosa Mill. (etc.).
3) Oba in Ivory Coast is also identified with Ceiba pentandra It has the synonym Bombax mompoxense Kunth (etc.).
4) Oba in Nigeria is also identified with Irvingia gabonensis It has the synonym Mangifera africana Oliv. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· International Organization of Plant Biosystematists Newsletter (1997)
· The Botany of the Commelins (1983)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Revista Brasileira de Genética (1986)
· Ann. Inst. Bot.-Geol. Colon. Marseille (1913)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Oba, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusŌba (ಓಬ):—[noun] a leader or chief (esp. as a village chief).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+9): Oba-begoniya, Oba-hama-asa-gao, Oba-hirugi, Oba-mahogani, Oba-nodake, Oba-odan, Obaa, Obaanjoro, Obabi, Obada, Obadadhobada, Obaddha, Obadiya, Obafufu, Obaka, Obala, Obalabi, Obaladu, Obaligayi, Oban abe.
Ends with (+132): A-gbo-loba, Adhim Pithoba Maga Vithoba, Ajoba, Ajooba, Algarroba, Alocasia longiloba, Alstonia angustiloba, Amagoba-goba, Anemone obtusiloba, Anfundoba, Angelica acutiloba, Angelica lineariloba, Angelim araroba, Anjoba, Aroba, Aroma boba, Artemisia brachyloba, Asimina triloba, Athara Gunanca Khandoba, Badoba.
Full-text: Oba-odan, Igi-oba, Gluta oba, Oba-nodake, Oba-mahogani, Oba-hirugi, Oba-begoniya, Oba-hama-asa-gao, Mizu-oba-ko, Rengas, Ubha, Upa.
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The Dramatic Art of Wole Soyinka, the Nobel Laureate < [July – September, 1988]
A Glimpse into Sinhalese Poetry < [May, 1928]