Osiris \O*si"ris\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; of Egyptian origin.] (Myth.) One of the principal divinities of Egypt, the brother and husband of Isis. He was figured as a mummy wearing the royal cap of Upper Egypt, and was symbolized by the sacred bull, called Apis. Cf. {Serapis}. -- {O*sir"i*an}, a.
Osiris n : Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead; husband and sister of Isis; father or brother of Horus