"Osirian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Osirian [comparative], most Osirian [superlative]
Etymology: From Osiris + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Osiris|ian}} Osiris + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Osirian (comparative more Osirian, superlative most Osirian)
  1. Of or pertaining to Osiris.
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