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Isis

noun \ˈī-səs\

Definition of ISIS

:  an Egyptian nature goddess and wife and sister of Osiris
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Origin of ISIS

Latin Isid-, Isis, from Greek, from Egyptian 'st
First Known Use: 14th century

Isis

geographical name \ˈī-səs\

Definition of ISIS

upper course of Thames River, England; a local name

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