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Abbas

Noun:

1. A common Muslim name, derived from Arabic, meaning "lion" or "fierce".

Example sentences:

• The newborn baby was named Abbas by his parents.
• Abbas is a popular name given to boys in many Muslim countries.

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Noun:

2. Abbreviation for the African Blood Brotherhood for Liberation and Redemption, a historic Black Nationalist organization founded in 1919.

Example sentence:

• Abbas played a significant role in the civil rights movements of the early 20th century.

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Noun:

3. An ancient solar deity worshipped in pre-Islamic Arabian religions.

Example sentence:

• The temple was dedicated to Abbas, the sun god.

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