Junga, ṅg, Jumga, Juṃgā: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Junga means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, 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)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsJunga [जुङ्ग] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Argyreia nervosa (Burm. f.) Bojer from the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family having the following synonyms: Argyreia speciosa, Convolvulus nervosus, Lettsomia nervosa. For the possible medicinal usage of junga, 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.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Junga in India is the name of a plant defined with Argyreia nervosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ipomoea speciosa (L.f.) Pers. (among others).
2) Junga is also identified with Cocos nucifera It has the synonym Calappa nucifera Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Diss. de Sagu (1757)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Botanica Acta (1997)
· Flora Peruvianae, et Chilensis Prodromus (1794)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1782)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Junga, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, 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
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryṅgā (जुंग�).—a P Expert, adroit; dexterous; a dabster, a dab.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṅg (जुङ्�).—mf.
(-ṅg�-ṅg) A potherb, (Convolvulus argenteus.) E. jugi to quit, affix ac, removing all blemishes; also with kan added ṅg첹 m. (-첹�.)
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ṅg (जुङ्�):—[from ṅg] m. Argyreia speciosa, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) ṅg (जुङ्गा):—[from ṅga > ṅg] f. idem, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṅg (जुङ्�):—[(ṅg�-ṅg)] 1. m. f. A potherb.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusJuṃga (ಜುಂಗ):—[noun] the weed Argyreia nervosa (= A. speciosa) of Convolvulaceae family; elephant creeper.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryJuṃgā (जुंग�):—[=जुँगा] n. 1. moustache; 2. whiskers;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Jumgadu, Jungada, Jungaka, Jungal jalebi, Jungali-aadu, Jungali-adu, Jungali-asana, Jungali-chaulayi, Jungali-dal, Jungali-dungali, Jungali-kando, Jungali-pyaj, Jungama-tau-dinu, Jungamuthe, Jungata.
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