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Osiris
oh-SEYE-rihs
Osiris (name) means In ancient Egyptian religion, the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld, closely tied to death, resurrection, and fertility. Example: “Egyptians believed Osiris judged the souls of the dead before granting them passage to the afterlife.”
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In ancient Egyptian religion, the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld, closely tied to death, resurrection, and fertility.
"Egyptians believed Osiris judged the souls of the dead before granting them passage to the afterlife."
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The informal name given to the exoplanet HD 209458 b, in the constellation Pegasus.
"Osiris was one of the first exoplanets found to have an atmosphere detectable from Earth."
How to use Osiris
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as the Egyptian god of death and the underworld; also used as a nickname for a distant planet.
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Etymology
Borrowed via Latin Osiris from Ancient Greek Ósīris, itself adapted from the Egyptian name wsjr.
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What does “Osiris” mean?
The word “Osiris” means in ancient Egyptian religion, the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld, closely tied to death, resurrection, and fertility. In plain terms, best known as the Egyptian god of death and the underworld; also used as a nickname for a distant planet.
How do you pronounce “Osiris”?
“Osiris” is pronounced oh-SEYE-rihs (/oʊˈsaɪ.ɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Osiris” in a sentence?
Here is “Osiris” used in a sentence: “Egyptians believed Osiris judged the souls of the dead before granting them passage to the afterlife.”
What part of speech is “Osiris”?
“Osiris” is a name.
Where does the word “Osiris” come from?
The word “Osiris” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed via Latin Osiris from Ancient Greek Ósīris, itself adapted from the Egyptian name wsjr.
How many meanings does “Osiris” have?
“Osiris” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in ancient Egyptian religion, the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld, closely tied to death, resurrection, and fertility.
