añu
or a·nu, an·yu
[ah-nyoo]
- 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]
- the Akkadian god of heaven.
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Examples from the Web for anu
Contemporary Examples
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Historical Examples
In view of Nannar's position in the heavens, he was called the "heifer of Anu."
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
Coequal in antiquity with the cult of Anu in Assyria is that of Dagan.
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
By the command of Anu, Anatum, and Belit, recite the incantation.
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
May the great Anu, the father of the gods, tell thee when there will be rest.
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
For the 1st day of Elul the second, sacred to Anu and Bel, a favorable day.
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
Anu
- Babylonian myth the sky god
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ANU
- Australian National University
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