Meaning Of The Word Omayyad

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Omayyad? Find Omayyad meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Omayyad Meaning

Omayyad Definition
Omayyad Definition

What's The Definition Of Omayyad?

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

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Oyster rake ‐ a rake with a long handle and curved teeth for…
  • Tartuffe ‐ the title character, a religious hypocrite, of…
  • Chrestomathy ‐ a collection of literary passages, for use in…
  • Hydra ‐ the nine-headed serpent slain by Hercules as one…
  • Headiness ‐ the quality or condition of…
  • Chucklehead ‐ a stupid person; dolt; noun: a stupid person…
  • Outer Mongolia ‐ Mongolia (the…
  • Bad conduct discharge ‐ noun: a discharge of a person from military service…
  • Unleal ‐ adjective: disloyal; treacherous…
  • Batting cage ‐ a screen with three sides and a top, in which…
Real Dictionary