Acca, Āccā: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Acca means something in Jainism, Prakrit, biology, Tamil. 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)Acca in India is the name of a plant defined with Hardwickia binata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Acca, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Acca (अच्च) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Arc.
2) Acca (अच्च) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Arcya.
3) Accā (अच्चा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Arcā.
4) Accā (अच्चा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Arcā.
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
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAcca (ಅಚ್ಚ):—[adjective] not adulterated; being in pure state; not spoiled; pure; without discolouration; clear.
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Acca (ಅಚ್ಚ):—
1) [noun] that part of the human or animal body through which experience of the external world is received; a sense organ.
2) [noun] a string of beads used in religious prayers; rosary.
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Accā (ಅಚ್ಚಾ):—[noun] (dial.) a man with mean qualities; a characterless man.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconAccā (அச்சா) interjection < U. aććhā < accha. Well done! very good! மிகநன்று. [migananru.] Colloq.
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Āccā (ஆச்சா) noun cf. ஆ⁹. [a⁹.] Sál, 1. transitive, Shorea robusta; சாலமரம். ஆமணக்குநட்டு ஆச்சாவாக்கலா காது [salamaram. amanakkunattu achavakkala kathu] (சீவகசிந்தாமணி [sivagasindamani] 2613, உரை [urai]).
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Āccā (ஆச்சா) noun Spurge; கள்ளி. ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [kalli. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+171): Accabala, Accabanna, Accabbhuya, Accabelamtige, Accabeldimgal, Accabhalla, Accacarma, Accacce, Accaccuvai, Accadavare, Accadhaya, Accadikshita, Accadimgal, Accadisu, Accadogari, Accadovari, Accadu, Accadugula, Accaga, Accagadale.
Ends with (+172): Abhijacca, Abhivihacca, Accavacca, Adhipacca, Ahacca, Ahevacca, Aiyacca, Ajacca, Akkimacca, Akkiracca, Akkiramacca, Alarvacca, Amacca, Ambamacca, Amgamacca, Anavacca, Anupahacca, Anuvacca, Anyacca, Apacca.
Full-text (+5): Acha, K'alk'acca, Tanavana, Arcya, Arca, Karacca, Arc, Accaccuvai, Accapponka, Accatari, Mikku, Petikkukkotu, Apyo dikshita, Akka, Yalam, Maramaram, Accavupatai, Acci-bandha, Accan, Nilakantha dikshita.
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