Waa, Waâ: 1 definition
Introduction:
Waa means something in 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) Waa in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Ficus exasperata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus asperrima Roxb. (among others).
2) Waa in Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso is also identified with Ficus sycomorus It has the synonym Sycomorus rigida Miq. (etc.).
3) Waa in Thailand is also identified with Garcinia hombroniana.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1984)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1894)
· Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi (1867)
· London Journal of Botany (1848)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Waa, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+17): Waa boh, Waa klu, Waachangoko, Waachu, Waachu-adi, Waai chaang, Waai din, Waai tamoi, Waaibos, Waaibossie, Waaierpalm, Waajag, Waaka, Waakoyloo, Waalwattel, Waan fai, Waan faimai, Waan haangchaang, Waan hang chorakhe, Waan hom.
Ends with (+17): Asewaa, Banamaasuwaa, Bar-medeluwaa, Beng shwaa, Bhale-mauwaa, Chuwaa, Chwaa, Daawaa, Daawaa daawaa, Daddawaa, Daudar-maaguzaawaa, Gaawaa, Giiwaa, Hantsar giawaa, Kaalo-sariwaa, Kan suwaa, Karanjwaa, Khet-thawaa, Krishna-sariwaa, Kwaa.
Full-text: Pa se waa, Waa boh, X'waa, Waa klu, Mbeli wa-waa.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Waa, Waâ; (plurals include: Waas, Waâs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harijans of Mehesana < [July 1960]
Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Chapter XXVII - Pañcatattva (the Secret Ritual) < [Section 3 - Ritual]
Taliesin (by David William Nash)