Kilia, Kīlia: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kilia means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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)Kilia in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Saba comorensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Landolphia florida Benth. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mémoires de l’Institut Français d’Afrique Noire (1953)
· Histoire des plantes de la Guiane Françoise (1775)
· Niger Flora (1849)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1820)
· Mascarenhasia et Landolphia, Madagascar (1927)
· Flore d’Oware (1806)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kilia, for example side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, 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) Kīlia (कीलिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kīlita.
2) Kīliā (कीलिआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kīlikā.
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)
Ends with: Samkilia.
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