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Geb

1 American  
[geb] / gɛb /

noun

Egyptian Religion.

  1. the god of the earth and the father of Osiris and Isis.

geb. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. born.

Etymology

Origin of geb.

From the German word geboren

Example Sentences

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Nut is goddess of the sky, who is often depicted as a star-studded woman arched over her brother, the earth god Geb.

From Science Daily

Geb and Nut are the Earth god and sky goddess, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times

Geb set Osiris on the throne of Egypt, and his rule was beneficent page 16and the nation was happy and prosperous.

From Project Gutenberg

Suddenly she added: "But how will Miss Brandt on that occasion interpret the word 'Geb'?"

From Project Gutenberg

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