Added 9 October 2026 hussein noun Categories: PeopleRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about hussein at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937). King of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999). Related Words: hussainsaddammcmahonmcclellanhossainhassanhusainhuseinhusaynhsienkingjordan Back to today's word