English · Word Candidate

isis

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Also seen as: isises

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any coral of the genus Isis, or family Isididae, composed of joints of white, stony coral, alternating with flexible, horny joints.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

san hô thuộc chi Isis hoặc họ Isididae

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Noun

[…] the numerous families of coral, which, under the form of tubular, starry, or stony stems, are denominated tubipores, madrepores, and isises.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “isis” mean?

Any coral of the genus Isis, or family Isididae, composed of joints of white, stony coral, alternating with flexible, horny joints.

Is “isis” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.