Sua, Suā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sua means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, 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) Sua in Borneo is the name of a plant defined with Talipariti tiliaceum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abelmoschus guineensis Walp. (among others).
2) Sua in India is also identified with Anethum graveolens It has the synonym Peucedanum sowa (Roxburgh) Kurz (etc.).
3) Sua in Panama is also identified with Spondias mombin It has the synonym Poupartia axillaris (Roxb.) King & Prain (etc.).
4) Sua in Peru is also identified with Genipa americana It has the synonym Gardenia brasiliensis Spreng. (etc.).
5) Sua in Philippines is also identified with Citrus maxima It has the synonym Aurantium acre Mill. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Florae Senegambiae Tentamen (1831)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1818)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum seu Prodromus (1788)
· British Journal of Dermatology (1976)
· Asiatic Researches (1810)
· Cytologia (1997)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sua, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Suā (सुआ):—(nm) a big needle; marking pin.
2) Sūā (सूआ):—(nm) a big needle.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Sua (सुअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Svap.
2) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śru.
3) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Suta.
4) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śuka.
5) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śruta.
6) Sua (सुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Smṛta.
7) Suā (सुआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sutā.
8) Suā (सुआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Srac.
9) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sūca.
10) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sūda.
11) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sūta.
12) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śūka.
13) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śūna.
14) Sūa (सूअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sṛpa.
15) Sūā (सूआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sūti.
Sūā has the following synonyms: Sūi.
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 (+36): Sua su tung, Sua-sua, Suaa, Suaanlai, Suaccha, Suadha, Suaeda inflata, Suaeda maritima, Suaeda monoica, Suaeda plumosa, Suaeda torreyana, Suaga, Suaga, Suaikkha, Suaka, Suakkhaya, Sualamkiya, Sualu, Suam, Suama.
Ends with (+36): Asua, Avasua, Bagasua, Bakasua, Dai sua, Ghattamsua, Himsua, Hou sua, Huito sua, Inasua, Indigofera dosua, Kalesua, Kasua, Kemsua, Kesua, Kharisua, Kisua, Kokoanisua, Kua mak ton sua, Lehsua.
Full-text (+8): Suta, Shuka, Shuca, Sua-sua, Nira, Dai sua, Huito sua, Sripa, Srac, Ubut bele sua, Ta sua, Suda, Sua su tung, Kua mak ton sua, 'phi 'sua noy, Hou sua, Udu taban sua, Suti, Suna, Shru.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Sua, Suā, Sūā, Sūa; (plurals include: Suas, Suās, Sūās, Sūas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 4 - Story of the complete gift of the painter Karṇa < [Chapter XIX - The Characteristics of Generosity]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
The Ashram of Sri Aurobindo < [January – March, 1981]