Anu

[ ah-noo ]

noun
  1. the Akkadian god of heaven.

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Other definitions for añu (2 of 2)

añu

or a·nu, an·yu

[ ah-nyoo ]

noun
  1. a twining herb, Tropaeolum tuberosum, of the nasturtium family, found in the Andes, having edible tubers and large flowers with yellow petals and red spurs.

  2. the tuber of this plant.

Origin of añu

2
From Quechua

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How to use Anu in a sentence

  • No doubt the sky god Anu had his solar as well as his lunar attributes, which he shared with Ea.

    Myths of Babylonia and Assyria | Donald A. Mackenzie
  • Anu called on Ramman, the thunderer, to attack the Zu bird, but he was afraid; other gods appear to have shrunk from the conflict.

    Myths of Babylonia and Assyria | Donald A. Mackenzie
  • Seven of these supernatural beings were reputed to be daughters of Anu, the sky god.

    Myths of Babylonia and Assyria | Donald A. Mackenzie

British Dictionary definitions for Anu (1 of 2)

Anu

/ (ˈɑːnuː) /


noun
  1. Babylonian myth the sky god

British Dictionary definitions for ANU (2 of 2)

ANU

abbreviation for
  1. Australian National University

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