Uppila, Uppīḷa: 3 definitions

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Uppila means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Uppila in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Macaranga peltata (Roxb.) Müll.Arg. from the Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family having the following synonyms: Macaranga roxburghii, Tanarius peltatus, Mappa peltata. For the possible medicinal usage of uppila, 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.

Uppila in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Macaranga indica Wight from the Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family having the following synonyms: Macaranga adenantha, Trevia hernandiifolia, Tanarius indicus.

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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

Pali-English dictionary

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Uppīḷa, (adj.) (ud + pīḍ) oppressing or oppressed: an° free from oppression, not hurt or destroyed D. I, 135 (opp. sa-uppīḷa; T. upapīḷa but v. l. upp°); J. III, 443; V, 378; PvA. 161. (Page 152)

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

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

Uppīla (उप्पील) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Utpīḍa.

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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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