Isiac

Isiac
/is"ee ak', iz"-, uy"see-/, adj.
of or pertaining to Isis or the worship of Isis.
Also, Isiacal /i suy"euh keuhl, uy suy"-/.
[1700-10; < L Isiacus < Gk Isiakós. See ISIS, -AC]

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