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labyrinth

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As a noun, labyrinth means a maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur. As a verb, it means enclose in a labyrinth, or as though in a labyrinth.

Meanings of labyrinth

13 meanings

noun

  1. greek mythologyA maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.

  2. A complicated irregular network of passages or paths, especially underground or covered, in which it is difficult to find one's way.

  3. gardeningA maze formed by paths separated by high hedges.

  4. Anything complicated and confusing in structure, arrangement, or character.

  5. anatomyA tortuous anatomical structure:

  6. anatomyA complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. It consists of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth).

  7. zoologyAn accessory respiratory organ of certain fish.

  8. Any of various satyrine butterflies of the genus Neope.

  9. Complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

    Similar: maze

verb

  1. To enclose in a labyrinth, or as though in a labyrinth

  2. To arrange in the form of a labyrinth

  3. To twist and wind, following a labyrinthine path

  4. To render lost and confused, as if in a labyrinth

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

noun: complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to…
noun: a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned w…
inner earinternal ear

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