Meaning Of The Word Omayyad

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Omayyad in American English
any of a dynasty of caliphs who ruled at Damascus ( a. d. 661-750), or of a related branch ruling in Spain (756-1031)
noun: a member of the dynasty that ruled at Damascus a.d.661–750, claiming descent from Omayya, cousin of the grandfather of the prophet Muhammad

Omayyad in British English
noun: a caliph of the dynasty ruling (661–750 ad) from its capital at Damascus

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