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Umma, Ummā: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Umma means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.

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Pali-English dictionary

: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

ummā : (f.) linseed; flax.

: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Ummā, (f.) (cp. Sk. umā) flax, only in cpd. °ܱ the (azure) flower of flax M. II, 13 = A. V, 61 (v. l. dammā°, ummāta°); D. II, 260; Th. 1, 1068; DhsA. 13. Also (m.) N. of a gem Miln. 118. (Page 154)

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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Kannada-English dictionary

: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Umma (ಉಮ್ಮ):—[noun] a touch or caress with the lips, as an act of affection; a kiss.

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Umma (ಉಮ್ಮ):�

1) [noun] heat; hotness; high temperature.

2) [noun] mental distress; anxiety; mental turmoil.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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