Asu

Asu is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of asu is found in intersection of Anggara (Tuesday, in saptawara) and Pon (in pancawara) in a series of palelintangan. Lintang asu means a dog constellation.

Etymology and History

Asu (IPA: /ˈasu/ [ˈa.su]) is derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian and Proto-Austronesian, means dog. This word is used in Alune, Bakumpai, Balinese, Banda, Banggai, Bilba, Brunei Bisaya, Buginese, Bunun, Dupaningan Agta, Eritai, Galoli, Gayo, Higaonon, Iban, Indonesian, Iranun, Javanese, Kampangan, Kemak, Lampung Api, Leti, Limos Kalingga, Lubuagan Kalinga, Maguindanao, Makasar, Mandar, Matigsalug Manobo, Nias, Old Javanese, Pamona, Paulohi, Sangir, Sasak, Simeulue, Siraya, Sumbawa, Tae', Tagal Murut, Tetum, Toba Batak, Tontemboan, Uab Meto, Western Bukidnon Manobo, Yakan, and Yamdena. Thus, most of tribes in Indonesia use this word that refers to a dog.

Spelling Variants

• hasu
• asu adjak
• asu ajak
• asu adjag
• asu ajag
• anjing (Indonesian term)

Origin of Constellation

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Mythology

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References

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