Paa, Pāa, Pàá: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Paa 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) Paa in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Trilepisium madagascariense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bosqueia welwitschii Engl. (among others).
2) Paa in Nigeria is also identified with Cleistopholis patens It has the synonym Cleistopholis lucens De Wild. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Mauritius and the Seychelles (1877)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Genera Nova Madagascariensia (1806)
· A Bahian Heritage. (1978)
· Religion in an African Society. (1964)
· Ifa Divination. Communication between Gods and Men in West Africa. (1969)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Paa, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryPāa (पाअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Pādapopagamana.
Pāa has the following synonyms: Vagamaṇa.
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 (+1233): Pa, Pa-virimantapam, Paa-tuu, Paa-ul, Paabbha, Paach paath, Paachi, Paachi teega, Paachi theega, Paachithige, Paad, Paadakkizhangu, Paadal, Paadari, Paadari chettu, Paadbal, Paade-mullu-gida, Paaeer, Paag boong, Paagalpan.
Ends with (+106): Acapa, Aciriyappa, Acitaivenpa, Aintupa, Akoropaa, Alakirukkaivenpa, Anukampa, Appappa, Aracarpa, Arutpa, Ateyappa, Baang rak paa, Ben-champaa, Cama-nilaivenpa, Camanilaimarutpa, Cantappa, Capa, Carilappa, Cavalaivenpa, Cevi-arivuruu-marutpa.
Full-text (+4): Khem paa, Prayong paa, Krawaan paa, Prik paa, Nangyaem-paa, Salatdai paa, Paa-tuu, Mushi ya paa, Salot paa, Kruai paa, Ngiu paa, Padapopagamana, Paa-ul, Pizaa paa castilla, Naang yaem paa, Baang rak paa, Kha paa, Krathin paa, Phak sian paa, N'kuihia paa.
Relevant text
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Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Vetāla 8: The Three Fastidious Men < [Appendix 6.1 - The Twenty-five Tales of a Vetāla]