WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
Husain n 1: Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937) [syn: Hussein, Husain, Husayn, Saddam Hussein, Saddam, Saddam bin Hussein at-Takriti] 2: king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999) [syn: Hussein, Husain, Husayn, ibn Talal Hussein, King Hussein]