Ossa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ossa means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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)Ossa in Congo is the name of a plant defined with Dacryodes edulis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Canarium saphu Engl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Niger Flora. (1849)
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg (1932)
· Skrifter af Naturhistorie-Selskabet (1810)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1893)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1832)
· Amoenitates Academicae (1759)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ossa, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryOssa, see ussa. (Page 172)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Osargan, Ossada, Ossagga, Ossajana, Ossajati, Ossaji, Ossajja, Ossajjana, Ossajjati, Ossajjitva, Ossakk, Ossakka, Ossakkana, Ossang-eli, Ossanna, Ossattha, Ossavana.
Ends with: Angossa, Arnoglossa, Bohangossa, Bouwangossa, Bwangossa, Globba ophioglossa, Magossa, Teotossa, Ukkossa, Vossa.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Ossa; (plurals include: Ossas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa II, adhyāya 1, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Second Kāṇḍa]
“Playing the Sedulous Ape” < [January – March, 1986]
George Bernard Shaw < [January – March, 1983]
A Pearl from Tamraparni < [October 1955]