Sua, Suā: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Sua means something in Christianity, the history of ancient India, 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.

India history and geography

Sua refers to “Impurity”.—It is included in the glossary section of the study on the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis tribes of Assam (India) who possess a rich cultural heritage, folk customs, local traditions and oral histories

Source: Shodhganga: Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis and Thengal Kacharis of Assam
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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Biology (plants and animals)

1) Sua in Borneo is the name of a plant defined with Talipariti tiliaceum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abelmoschus guineensis Walp. (among others).

2) Sua in India is also identified with Anethum graveolens It has the synonym Peucedanum sowa (Roxburgh) Kurz (etc.).

3) Sua in Panama is also identified with Spondias mombin It has the synonym Poupartia axillaris (Roxb.) King & Prain (etc.).

4) Sua in Peru is also identified with Genipa americana It has the synonym Gardenia brasiliensis Spreng. (etc.).

5) Sua in Philippines is also identified with Citrus maxima It has the synonym Aurantium acre Mill. (etc.).

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

· Florae Senegambiae Tentamen (1831)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1818)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum seu Prodromus (1788)
· British Journal of Dermatology (1976)
· Asiatic Researches (1810)
· Cytologia (1997)

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

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)
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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

1) Suā (सुआ):—(nm) a big needle; marking pin.

2) Sūā (सूआ):—(nm) a big needle.

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary
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Prakrit-English dictionary

1) Sua (सुअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Svap.

2) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śru.

3) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Suta.

4) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śuka.

5) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śruta.

6) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Smṛta.

7) Suā (सुआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sutā.

8) Suā (सुआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Srac.

9) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sūca.

10) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sūda.

11) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sūta.

12) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śūka.

13) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śūna.

14) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sṛpa.

15) Sūā (सूआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sūti.

Sūā has the following synonyms: Sūi.

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