añu

or a·nu, an·yu

[ ah-nyoo ]

/ ˈɑ nyu /

noun

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.

the tuber of this plant.

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Origin of añu

From Quechua

Anu

[ ah-noo ]

/ ˈɑ nu /

noun

the Akkadian god of heaven.

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Examples from the Web for anu

Many writers, like Anu Chopra in the Hindustan Times, have correctly criticized the movie for its “lack of logic.”
‘Dhoom 3’ Review: Bollywood’s Baffling Blockbuster|Sujay Kumar|December 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Anu Chopra reveals the five essential classics any burgeoning Bollywood fan should see.
The Best Bollywood Films|Anupama Chopra|February 24, 2009|DAILY BEAST
In view of Nannar's position in the heavens, he was called the "heifer of Anu."
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow
In these combined references a separate place belongs to the triad, Anu, Bel, and Ea.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow

Adapa while fishing had broken the wings of the south wind, and was accordingly summoned before the tribunal of Anu in heaven.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1|Various
Gibil and Nusku are called 'sons of Anu'; Gibil, indeed, is spoken of as the first-born of heaven, and the image of his father.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow
Anu was always one of the greater gods, and was identified with the higher or starry heavens.
The Origin of the World According to Revelation and Science|John William Dawson

British Dictionary definitions for anu

Anu

/ (ˈɑːnuː) /

noun

Babylonian myth the sky god

ANU

abbreviation for

Australian National University

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