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isis

isis · isises

Any coral of the genus Isis, or family Isididae, composed of joints of white, stony…Any coral of the genus Isis, or family Isididae, composed of joints of white, stony coral, alternating with flexible, horny joints.

US/ˈaɪsəs/

» The U.S. Republican Party wants to be the Christian ISIS.

Американська Республіканська партія хоче бути християнською ІДІЛ.

Meaning

1 senses

Any coral of the genus Isis, or family Isididae, composed of joints of white, stony coral, alternating with flexible, horny joints.

More definitions

Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris

Examples

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The U.S. Republican Party wants to be the Christian ISIS.
Американська Республіканська партія хоче бути християнською ІДІЛ.
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What is ISIS?
Що таке ІДІЛ?
ruЧто такое ИГИЛ?
deWas ist ISIS?
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ISIS is a terrorist organization.
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ISIS fighters isolated the cities they occupied from the world.
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ISIS terrorists are known for killing one another in the name of jihad.
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Origin

From the genus name.

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Forms

plural: isises

Singular	isis
Plural	isises

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