Soa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Soa 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) Soa in India is the name of a plant defined with Hordeum vulgare in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zeocriton distichum P. Beauv. (among others).
2) Soa in Sierra Leone is also identified with Zea mays It has the synonym Zea mays subsp. indentata (Sturtev.) Zhuk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1987)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum… . (1788)
· Enumeratio Stirpium Transsilvaniae (1816)
· Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1891)
· A Botanical Materia Medica (1812)
· Catalogo del Real Orto Botanico di Napoli (1845)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Soa, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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) Soa (सोअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Svap.
Soa has the following synonyms: So.
2) Soa (सोअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śuc.
3) Soa (सोअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śauca.
4) Soa (सोअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śoka.
5) Soa (सोअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śrota.
6) Soa (सोअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Srotas.
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 (+31): Soafpaj, Soaking, Soamalatha pacha, Soamalla, Soamani, Soamdawomdo, Soamini, Soan, Soana, Soana, Soana, Soanaa mukhi, Soanaya, Soandigi befossoni, Soandlawomdo, Soang, Soangang, Soanjhan, Soanjna, Soap.
Ends with: Asoa, Dasoa, Gasoa, Kattursoa, Padisoa, Savisoa, Sohanea soa, Velonasoa.
Full-text: Shoka, Shauca, Srotas, Shrota, Suc, Sohanea soa, Sho, Svap.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Soa, Sōa; (plurals include: Soas, Sōas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
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