ABBASID


Meaning of ABBASID in English

n.

Pronunciation: ə - ' ba-s ə d, ' a-b ə -s ə d

Function: noun

Date: 1788

: a member of a dynasty of caliphs (750-1258) ruling the Islamic empire especially from their capital Baghdad and claiming descent from Abbas the uncle of Muhammad

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