Pua, Puā: 6 definitions

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1. Hindi
2. Prakrit
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Introduction:

Pua means something in Christianity, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, 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) Pua in Indonesia 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 faufel Gaertn. (among others).

2) Pua in Peru is also identified with Ipomoea batatas It has the synonym Convolvulus edulis Thunberg ex Murray (etc.).

3) Pua is also identified with Solanum tuberosum It has the synonym Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigena (Juz. & Bukasov) Hawkes (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Ill. Fl. Ins. Mar. Pacif. (1892)
· Las Papas de Sudamérica: Bolivia (2001)
· Candollea (1952)
· Lilloa (1960)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1845)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Pua, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Puā (पुआ):—(nm) a kind of sweet flour-cake.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) Pua (पुअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Plita.

2) Pūa (पूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pūja.

3) Pūa (पूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pūga.

4) Pūa (पूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pūrta.

5) Pūa (पूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pūta.

6) Pūa (पूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pūya.

7) Pūā (पूआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pūjā.

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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.

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