Kitu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kitu means something in Hindi. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Kitu has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Ketu.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKitu in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) the descending node of moon, comet; a mythological demon whose head (Rahu) was severed by Lord Vishnu and the torso was later known as [ketu]; a banner..—kitu (केतु) is alternatively transliterated as Ketu.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKīṭu (ಕೀಟು):—[noun] the feeling or attitude of one who looks down on somebody or something as being low, mean or unworthy; scorn; contempt.
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Kīṭu (ಕೀಟು):—[adjective] not so much; smaller in size or amount; less.
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Kīṭu (ಕೀಟು):—[adverb] to a smaller extent; in a small degree; not much.
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Kītu (ಕೀತು):—[noun] a piece or fragment broken or torn out of a whole, esp. of a plantain leaf.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+17): Kituense, Kituha, Kitukinpatam, Kitukitay, Kitukitayamanam, Kitukitenal, Kitukitu, Kitukitupatalam, Kitukkatti, Kitukku, Kitukkukkitukkenal, Kitukolai, Kituku, Kitukupinnu, Kitul tree, Kitul-anda-mure, Kitul-peni-mudiya, Kitula, Kituligasa, Kitulu.
Full-text: Talaikkitu, Kitukitay, Ketu.
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Abhijnana Sakuntala (with Katayavema commentary) (by C. Sankara Rama Sastri)
Chapter 6 - Notes and Analysis of Sixth Act < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
Muslim Souvenirs in Zanzibar: The Uniqueness of Conversion < [Volume 131-132 (2005)]