Ceto
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Κητώ (Kētṓ); see also κῆτος (kêtos, “sea monster”). Compare Cetus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsiːtoʊ/
- Rhymes: -iːtoʊ
Proper noun
Ceto
- (Greek mythology) A primordial sea goddess, wife of Phorcys and mother of numerous monsters including Echidna and the gorgons.
- The trans-Neptunian object 65489 Ceto.
Related terms
Italian
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Κητώ (Kētṓ).
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