English dictionary
Osiris
/oU/'s/aI/r/I/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead; husband and brother of Isis; father of Horus
Source: WordNet 3.0
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One of the principal divinities of Egypt, the brother and husband of Isis. He was figured as a mummy wearing the royal cap of Upper Egypt, and was symbolized by the sacred bull, called <i>Apis</i>. Cf. <u>Serapis</u>.
Source: webster1913