I. noun
also aba·dite ə̇ˈbäˌdīt
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: 'Abdallah ibn- Ibād ( Abād ), 7th century Arab religious leader + English -ite
: a member of an austere Muslim sect found chiefly in the northern part of Africa
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Ibad + -ite
: ibad