Aua: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Aua 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)Aua in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Colocasia esculenta in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Alocasia dussii Dammer (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantae Javanicae Rariores (1848)
· Acta Horticulturae Sinicae (1984)
· Helios (1893)
· Pacific Science (1999)
· Plants of Samoa. (1972)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (7732)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Aua, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Aua (औअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ayuta.
2) Āua (आउअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Āyuṣ.
2) Āua has the following synonyms: Āu.
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: Auamga, Auar, Auau, Auauaukara, Auauloi.
Ends with (+13): Akaua, Bauaua, Bhaua, Bhaua, Buli-laua, Butaua, Cacauatzaua, Dagdaua, Daua, Gaua, Hadaua, Haua, Kan kaua, Kataua, Kaua, Kot chulaalamphuaua, Lakkhaua, Lang-thang-tsea-uuaua, Latakaua, Laua.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Aua, Āua; (plurals include: Auas, Āuas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1 (by E. A. Wallis Budge)