# Ketu

> English word · Proper noun · frequency rank #98,317

## Definitions
1. 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).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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