añu

or a·nu, an·yu

[ah-nyoo]

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.

Origin of añu

From Quechua

Anu

[ah-noo]

noun

the Akkadian god of heaven.

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Examples from the Web for anu

Contemporary Examples of 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
Anu Chopra reveals the five essential classics any burgeoning Bollywood fan should see.
The Best Bollywood Films
Anupama Chopra
February 24, 2009

Historical Examples of anu

In view of Nannar's position in the heavens, he was called the "heifer of Anu."
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
Morris Jastrow
Coequal in antiquity with the cult of Anu in Assyria is that of Dagan.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
Morris Jastrow
By the command of Anu, Anatum, and Belit, recite the incantation.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
Morris Jastrow
May the great Anu, the father of the gods, tell thee when there will be rest.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
Morris Jastrow
For the 1st day of Elul the second, sacred to Anu and Bel, a favorable day.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
Morris Jastrow

British Dictionary definitions for anu

Anu

noun

Babylonian myth the sky god

ANU

abbreviation for

Australian National University

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