Meanings
plural rohus · alternative rahu
- A freshwater fish, Labeo rohita, of the carp family, found throughout Asia.First known use 19th c.
He caught a Rahu fish weighing around three kilos, and brought home a pair of pigeons for his wife to cook.
2011, Arupa Patangia Kalita, translated by Deepika Phukan, The Story of Felanee1 more example
“Well,” said the fakir, “when you come to the Bhagirathi river you will see a big fish, a Rohu; and you must get him to carry you to Prince Majnun's country, or you will never reach it.”
1969, Joseph Jacobs, Indian Fairy Tales, page 53
Origin
- Sanskritरोहित“reddish”
- Hindiरोहू
- Englishrohu
From Hindi रोहू (rohū), from Sanskrit रोहित (rohita, “reddish”), due to the reddish tint of the fish's fins.
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Japanese ロフー, ラベオ・ロヒータ
- ロフー (rofū)Translations
- ラベオ・ロヒータ (rabeo-rohīta)Translations
Punjabi ਰੋਹੂ
- ਰੋਹੂ (rohū)Translations
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