Manna, Maṇṇa, Maṉṉā: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Manna means something in Christianity, 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)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsManna in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Alhagi maurorum Medik. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Alhagi pseudalhagi, Alhagi camelorum, Alhagi persarum. For the possible medicinal usage of manna, 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) Manna in India is the name of a plant defined with Tamarix gallica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tamarix gallica Thunb. (among others).
2) Manna is also identified with Tamarix ericoides.
3) Manna in Southern Africa is also identified with Setaria italica It has the synonym Panicum italicum var. californicum (Kellog) Körn. & Werner (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Japonica (Thunberg) (1784)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Handbuch des Getreidebaus (1885)
· Systema Naturae, Editio Decima (1759)
· Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica (1981)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Manna, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Mannā (मन्न�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Manana.
2) Mannā (मन्न�) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Բ.
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 corpusManna (ಮನ್ನ):—[noun] a man lacking the power of speech; a dumb man.
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Mannā (ಮನ್ನ�):�
1) [noun] an objection; a restriction.
2) [noun] freedom or release from a liability, obligation, etc.; immunity; exemption.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconMaṇṇā (மண்ண�) noun A kind of fish; மீன் வக�. [min vagai.] (W.)
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Maṉṉā (மன்ன�) noun < Hebrew Գ. Manna, saccharine exudation from several plants, especially tamarisk, used as food; உணவா� வுதவும� இனிய பிசின்வக�. (யாழ்ப்பாணத்த� மானிப்பாயகராதி) [unavaga vuthavum iniya pisinvagai. (yazhppanathu manippayagarathi)] Christian usage
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Maṉṉā (மன்ன�) noun < English manna. Flowering ash tree; மேனாமரம். [menamaram.] (M. M.)
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)
Partial matches: The, The, Te, Manna.
Starts with (+18): Maneru, Manna ash, Manna gum, Manna-kungiliyam, Manna-valli, Mannadaki, Mannadike, Mannadike mara, Mannai-k-katti, Mannakatampu, Mannakkadamba, Mannakkanakambaram, Mannakkannunni, Mannakkantal, Mannakkatampa, Mannakkihullu, Mannakkunkilyam, Mannakkurinni, Mannakoring, Mannal.
Full-text (+95): Karmari, Vamshalocana, Tuga, Manna-kuticetti, Mannavulakam, Manna-catimaram, Vamshakshiri, Tvakkshira, Vamsha, Vamsharocana, Vamshi, Tukakshiri, Patira, Tvagakshiri, Rocanika, Shubhra, Mannakuntam, Vamsaja, Karmmari, Yavashaka.
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