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Abbasid


Ab·bas·id

noun \ə-ˈba-səd, ˈa-bə-səd\

Definition of ABBASID

: 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

First Known Use of ABBASID

1788

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