Wah: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Wah means something in the history of ancient India, 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
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyWah is a Nocte term referring to “bamboo split / chuch”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Wah in Gambia is the name of a plant defined with Oxytenanthera abyssinica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Houzeaubambus borzii (Mattei) Mattei (among others).
2) Wah in India is also identified with Gossypium arboreum It has the synonym Gossypium arboreum Parl. (etc.).
3) Wah is also identified with Gossypium herbaceum It has the synonym Gossypium punctatum Rich., Guill. & H. Perrier, nom. illeg., non Gossypium punctatum Schumach. & Thonn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Chromosoma (1976)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae … (1850)
· Taxon (1969)
· Boll. R. Orto Bot. Giardino Colon. (1909)
· Brittonia (1968)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1868)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Wah, for example diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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: Wah-tu, Wahalbere, Wahalkada, Wahashupa, Wahlenbergia marginata, Wahnebang, Waholo, Wahong lei, Wahoo, Wahu, Wahunpuraya.
Ends with: Ahupta-wah, Beparwaah, Flawah, Janewah, Kangdong-wah, Karanjwah, Kurkurjiwah, Laja gowah, Maghz karanjwah, Mandwah, Nankhwah, Newa, Paploi-wah, Si tuba sawah, Swah.
Full-text: Ahupta-wah, Paploi-wah, Kangdong-wah, Wah-tu.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Wah; (plurals include: Wahs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Nocte Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Dimasa Kachari Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 7]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
The Myths Of The North American Indians (by Lewis Spence)
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 4 - Suhini-Mehar (Love stories of other regions) < [Part 1 - Saurashtra ni Rashdhar]