Anubis

/əˈnubɪs/
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Other forms: Anubises

Definitions of Anubis
  1. noun
    Egyptian god of tombs and ruler of the underworld; usually depicted as a man with the head of a jackal
    synonyms: Anpu
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    Egyptian deity
    a deity worshipped by the ancient Egyptians
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