Phrases starting with the letter: 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
Previous word: ommatophore
Next word: omni
Definition of: Ommiad
(ō·mī′ad) noun plural Om·mi·ads or Om·mi·a·des (ō·mī′ə·dēz)
A member of a dynasty of early Moslem caliphs who ruled at Damascus 661–750, and in southern Spain 756–1031. Also spelled Omayyad. [after Omayyah, great-grandfather of the first caliph of the dynasty]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: