Poka, Pōka, Pokā: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Poka means something in Marathi, biology, Tamil. 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPoka [పోక] in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Areca catechu L. from the Arecaceae (Palm) family. For the possible medicinal usage of poka, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Poka in India is the name of a plant defined with Areca catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Areca cathechu Burm.f. (among others).
2) Poka is also identified with Ehretia laevis It has the synonym Bourreria laevis (Roxb.) G. Don (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
· Hist. Nat. Palm. (1836)
· Translational Research: the Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine (2007)
· Lingnan Science Journal (1935)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1938)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Poka, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarypōka (पोक).—m n The saw-fish.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPōka (ಪೋಕ):—
1) [noun] he who wanders, roams; a wanderer.
2) [noun] a man who spends time (idly).
3) [noun] a cruel, wicked fellow.
4) [noun] a dissolute, debauched man; a rake.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconPōka (போக) < போ-. [po-.] adverb Besides, excepting; தவிர. போரிலிற்றவர்கள்போக மற்றவர் புறத்தி லோடியதும் [thavira. porilirravarkalpoga marravar purathi lodiyathum] (பிரபோதசந்திரோதயம் [pirapothasandirothayam] 30, 59). — particle An expletive of emphasis; பகுதிப்பொருளில் வரும் ஒரு துணைச்சொல். நான் வரப்போகக் காரியம் நடக்க வில்லை. [paguthipporulil varum oru thunaichol. nan varappogak kariyam nadakka villai.] Colloq.
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+52): Poka chettu, Poka-cayitturukantam, Poka-sungha, Poka-vakka, Pokaan, Pokabanthi, Pokachettu, Pokacivan, Pokai, Pokakantam, Pokakkalappai, Pokakkalavai, Pokal, Pokal-bhaji, Pokala, Pokalabramha, Pokaladhotrya, Pokalajamina, Pokalakharca, Pokalapokala.
Ends with: Belipoka, Darapoka, Gautupoka, Gopoka, Hengena-poka, Hengnapoka, Jotelu poka, Jotelupoka, Jutuli-poka, Kakapoka, Kattaiyilepoka, Kolapoka, Mutta-mutipoka, Nelapoka, Ottepoka, Parampoka, Pottupoka, Tultha-poka.
Full-text (+66): Paoga, Tevakuruvam, M'poga, Hengena-poka, Poka-vakka, Tultha-poka, Poka chettu, Jotelu poka, Ngale, Prayoga, Ikujebu, Angale, Inoi, Pobo, Imono, Onyo, Ovoga, Mpoi, Inoi nut, African brazil nut.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Poka, Pōka, Poga, Paoga, Pokā; (plurals include: Pokas, Pōkas, Pogas, Paogas, Pokās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.5.612 < [Chapter 5 - The Pastimes of Nityānanda]
Verse 3.5.671 < [Chapter 5 - The Pastimes of Nityānanda]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 9.3.4 < [Section 3 - Third Tiruvaymoli (Or ayiramay)]
Pasuram 3.10.8 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Canmam Palapala)]
Pasuram 2.9.10 < [Section 9 - Ninth Tiruvaymoli (Em ma vittu)]
Viswanatha < [April 1958]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2 - The Philosophy of the drama of creation < [Volume 4.2.1 - Philosophy of Nature]
Chapter 1.3 - Umabhaga-murti (depiction of the Mother Goddess) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Introduction to the tradition of Betel-chewing < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]