Adad

[ ah-dahd ]

/ ˈɑ dɑd /

noun

Babylonian god of storms and wind.

Definition for adad (2 of 2)

ADAD

[ ey-dad ]

/ ˈeɪ dæd /

noun

a coded card or other device that when inserted into a telephone allows the user to reach a number without dialing.

Origin of ADAD

a(utomatic telephone) d(ialing-)a(nnouncing) d(evice)

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Examples from the Web for adad

The Daily Pic: Adad Hannah mirrrors the mirroring that happens in Velazquez.
Reflecting on Genius|Blake Gopnik|October 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This is a still from a 2008 video called "Repose (on the Plinthe)", by Vancouver artist Adad Hannah.
Reflecting on Genius|Blake Gopnik|October 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There is another way in which Adad may be looked upon as twin-like in his nature.
Sumerian Hymns|Frederick Augustus Vanderburgh
Adad, I'll have a shot at him by next assizes—a writ on the file this very day!
Ten Thousand a-Year (Vol. 2)|Samuel Warren

And Adad found great favour before Pharao, insomuch that he gave him to wife the own sister of his wife, Taphnes, the queen.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Professor Oppert is of the opinion that Adad represents the oldest name of the god.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow
Long garments ornamented with symbolical designs (stars, &c.) are worn by Marduk and Adad.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4|Various