Omayyad

/oʊˈmaɪjæd/
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Other forms: Omayyads

Definitions of Omayyad
  1. noun
    the first dynasty of Arab caliphs whose capital was Damascus
    synonyms: Ommiad, Umayyad
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    dynasty
    a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
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