Siggu: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Siggu means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysiggu : (m.) the horse radish tree.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySiggu, (nt.) (cp. Vedic 艣igru, N. of a tribe; as a tree in Su艣ruta) name of a tree (Hyperanthera moringa) J. III, 161; V, 406. (Page 709)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionarySiggu (啶膏た啶椸啶椸) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: 艢颈驳谤耻.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSiggu (嗖膏部嗖椸硩嗖椸硜):鈥�
1) [noun] the tendency to withdraw oneself from mingling with others freely, doing things boldly, etc.; bashfulness; shyness.
2) [noun] the state of being insulted openly by another.
3) [noun] lowness of spirits; depression; dejection; despondency.
--- OR ---
Siggu (嗖膏部嗖椸硩嗖椸硜):鈥�
1) [noun] the small or middle sized, deciduous tree Moringa Olefera ( = M. pterygosperma, = Hyperanthera moringa) of Moringaceae family, with tripinnate leaves (used as vegetable), and smooth, but weak, wood; drum stick tree.
2) [noun] its slender, long fruit, which used as vegetable; drum stick.
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)
Starts with: Siggudite, Siggugedisu.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Siggu; (plurals include: Siggus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (m): Unclassified Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]