Saa, Saâ: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Saa 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) Saa in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Aframomum melegueta in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cardamomum grandiflorum Kuntze (among others).
2) Saa is also identified with Oryza sativa It has the synonym Oryza sativa var. savannae Körn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Blumea (1987)
· J. Agric. Trop. (1956)
· Aspects of Plant Sciences (1989)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1889)
· Kromosomo
· World Checklist of Seed Plants (1995)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Saa, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, 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 dictionary1) Saa (सअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Svad.
2) Saa (सअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sadas.
3) Saā (सआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sadā.
4) Saā (सआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sraj.
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 (+1023): Ca, Ca-kurarparavai, Cacanakkani, Cacanam, Cacanapattiram, Cacanavirutti, Cacaputam, Cacarputam, Caccariyam, Caccatanku, Caccelavu, Cacipam, Cacuvatakkavul, Cacuvatam, Cahip, Caka-muli, Caka-muva-peruru, Caka-pacuniyayam, Cakacakkiyam, Cakacan.
Ends with (+83): Abbhapisaa, Aca, Ahisaa, Akkiracca, Akkiramacca, Alca, Alica, Arakaca, Arica, Asaa, Asasaa, Ati-anta-patica, Aunsaa, Avasaa, Avassaa, Balingsaa, Banasana, Bhisaa, Ca, Cakaca.
Full-text: Shada, Saa kwet, Ton-saa, Saa mo kle, Por-saa, Sasa-phernu, Saas, Por-gra-saa, Khaao saa lee, Po-thoh-saa, Khtum saa, Saa tesaga, Saas-thunnu, Saas-fernu, Dadami saa, Svad, Sraj, Shasha.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Saa, Saā, Saâ; (plurals include: Saas, Saās, Saâs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Erotism in 'Geeta Govinda' < [April 1967]
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