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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

1) Mahonnata (महोन्नत) refers to “lofty-minded” and is used to describe Kāma, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.17 (“The dialogue between Indra and Kāmadeva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “When the gods had gone, Indra remembered Kama. He was so afflicted by Tāraka, the wicked demon. In an instant, Kāma, the lover of Rati, came there along with Vasanta. He was accompanied by Rati too. Being powerful enough to conquer the three worlds he was very haughty. Making due obeisance standing in front of Indra, the lofty-minded [i.e., mahonnata] Kāma joined his palms in reverence and said:—[...]”.

2) Mahonnatā (महोन्नता) refers to “erecting” (a high wall), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.24 (“Śiva consents to marry Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Pārvatī said to the seven Sages: “[...] This mind of mine is resolute helplessly attempting at a great task. Verily it is trying to erect [i.e., mahonnatā] a high wall on the surface of water. At the bidding of the celestial sage I am performing this steady penance with the desire that Rudra be my husband. The unfledged birdling of my mind flies up tenaciously. May lord Śiva, the storehouse of mercy fulfil its desire”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Mahonnata in India is the name of a plant defined with Borassus flabellifer in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pholidocarpus tunicatus (Lour.) H. Wendl. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Botanica Acta (1997)
· Systema Vegetabilium. (1774)
· Fl. Cochinch. (1790)
· Taxon (1979)
· Palmiers (1878)
· Webbia (1914)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Mahonnata, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Mahonnata (महोन्नत).—a. exceedingly lofty.

-taḥ the palmyra tree.

Mahonnata is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms mahā and unnata (उन्नत).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Mahonnata (महोन्नत).—mfn.

(-taḥ-tā-taṃ) Very high. m.

(-taḥ) The palmyra tree. E. mahā and unnata high.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Mahonnata (महोन्नत):—[from mahā > mah] mfn. very high or lofty, [Śārṅgadhara-paddhati]

2) [v.s. ...] m. the palm or palmyra tree, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Mahonnata (महोन्नत):—[maho+nnata] (taḥ-tā-taṃ) a. Exalted, high. m. The palmyra tree.

[Sanskrit to German]

Mahonnata in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Mahōnnata (ಮಹೋನ್ನತ):—

1) [adjective] very tall.

2) [adjective] of an exalted moral or mental character or excellence; noble; lofty.

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Mahōnnata (ಮಹೋನ್ನತ):—

1) [noun] that which is very excellent.

2) [noun] a noble, illustrious, eminent man.

3) [noun] the palm tree Borassus flabellifer ( = B. flabelliformis) of Arecaceae family; palmyra palm.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Maha, Unnata.

Full-text: Patadgraha.

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