Makkara, Makk膩ra, Makka-ara: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Makkara means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Makkar.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Makkara in India is the name of a plant defined with Gardenia turgida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Randia turgida (Roxb.) Tirveng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat.
· Numer. List (8292)
· Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. (1981)
· Flora of the British India (1880)
· Bot. (1978)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or 鈥榓 Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta鈥� (1814)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Makkara, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMakk膩ra (啶啷嵿啶距ぐ) [Also spelled makkar]:鈥�(a) cunning, deceitful, crafty; hypocrite; ~[谤墨] cunningness, craftiness, hypocrisy.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryMakk膩ra (啶啷嵿啶距ぐ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: 惭腻办腻谤补.
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.
Pali-English dictionary
: Sutta: Pali Word Grammar from Pali Myanmar Dictionarymakkara (醼欋��醼贯��醼�) [(pu) (醼曖��)]鈥�
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Pali is the language of the Tipi峁璦ka, which is the sacred canon of Therav膩da Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha鈥檚 speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Makkarai, Makkarakata, Makkaramkodu Illam, Makkarattha.
Full-text: Makkar, Makara, Makkarakata.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Makkara, Makk膩ra, Makka-ara; (plurals include: Makkaras, Makk膩ras, aras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
1. Origin of kingship < [Chapter 2 - Political conditions]
1. The concept of Time in Jain Philosophy < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XIX - Gotama鈥檚 early wanderings < [Volume II]