Husayn
n 1: Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of
Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937) [syn: Hussein,
Husain, 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,
ibn Talal Hussein, King Hussein]