Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ketu

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.97 in modern English

Syllables: ke-tu
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The descending lunar node. In Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet, believed to have a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit केतु (ketú).

Synonyms

☋

Antonyms

Rāhu

Questions

What does ketu mean?: The descending lunar node. In Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet, believed to have a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation.
Where does ketu come from?: Borrowed from Sanskrit केतु (ketú).

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