Horus

/[hɔːɹəs]/ name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sun, sky, war, and kingship. Egyptian

Example

More examples

"Osiris, Anubis, and Horus are some of the most famous ancient Egyptian deities."

Etymology

From Late Latin Hōrus, from Ancient Greek Ὧρος (Hôros), from Egyptian ḥr.

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