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Dhoom ketu

धूमकेतु
DOOM-kay-too

A comet in Indian astronomy and mythology.

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Meaning & usage

In Indian astronomy and mythology, 'Dhoom Ketu' refers to a comet. The term is derived from Sanskrit, where 'dhuma' means smoke and 'ketu' means flag or sign, symbolizing the comet's tail. Comets were often considered omens in ancient texts.

In a sentence

The appearance of a Dhoom Ketu was often considered an omen in ancient Indian texts.

As seen in crosswords

Dhoom ketu is a 9-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A comet in Indian astronomy and mythology” (5,4)

Category: Concept Origin: Sanskrit Script: Sanskrit

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