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Horus

US[hɔːɹəs]

Horus proper noun: the ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sun, sky, war, and kingship.

horus: the ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sun, sky, war, and kingship
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Proper noun

Horus

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

Horus meaning in Marathi and Arabic

Horus in Marathi

ancient Egyptian god
होरस horas

Horus in Arabic

ancient Egyptian god
حُورُس ḥūrus

Origin of Horus

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

Words formed from Horus

Phrases with Horus

Words that rhyme with Horus

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Questions about Horus

What does Horus mean?
Horus means the ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sun, sky, war, and kingship.
What is Horus in Marathi?
Horus in Marathi is होरस (horas). See Horus meaning in Marathi.
What part of speech is Horus?
Horus is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Horus?
Horus is pronounced [hɔːɹəs] (US).

Words near Horus in the dictionary

  1. hortus conclusus
  2. hortus siccus
  3. hortyard
  4. hortyards
  5. Horubadhoo
  6. Horus
  7. Horus name
  8. Horus names
  9. Horus of Gold name
  10. Horus of Gold names
  11. Horvath

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