Bhoma, Bhōma: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Bhoma means something in Marathi, 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 DrugsBhoma [भोमा] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Phyllanthus assamicus Müll.Arg. from the Phyllanthaceae (Amla) family having the following synonyms: Glochidion ellipticum, Glochidion malabaricum, Glochidion assamicum. For the possible medicinal usage of bhoma, 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.
Bhoma [भोमा] in the Konkani language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Bhoma in India is the name of a plant defined with Glochidion hohenackeri in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Diasperus hohenacheri Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Flora (1865)
· The Flora Sylvatica for Southern India (1872)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bhoma, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarybhōma (भोम).—n (bhūmi S) An ant-hill, esp. the hillock of the White ant. 2 The supply-stuffing of cribbed gold. See bhūma.
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bhōma (भोम).—m In weddings. The meeting of relations and friends to feast; a marriage-entertainment. v kara.
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bhōmā (भोमा).—m The name of a wild tree.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishbhōma (भोम).—n An ant-hill.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryBhoma (भोम) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Bhauma.
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: Bhomada, Bhomanem, Bhomavara.
Full-text: Bhomada, Bhauma, Anubhavati.
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