Hussein n 1: Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937) [syn: {Husain}, {Husayn}, {Saddam Hussein}, {Saddam}, {Saddam bin Hussein at-Takriti}] 2: king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999) [syn: {Husain}, {Husayn}, {ibn Talal Hussein}, {King Hussein}]