A SunniOghuzTurkic tribal federation that ruled present-day Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Eastern Turkey, and northern Iraq from 1378 to 1501; the rivals of Kara Koyunlu.
Noun
A member of this tribe.
Origin
From Turkic elements meaning “White Sheep”; compare Turkish ak and koyun.
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