Labyrinth

  • 21labyrinth — [lab′ə rinth΄] n. [ME laborintus (altered by folk etym. by assoc. with L labor, LABOR + intus, into) < L labyrinthus < Gr labyrinthos, of pre Hellenic orig.] 1. a structure containing an intricate network of winding passages hard to follow… …

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  • 22Labyrinth — This article is about the maze like structure from Greek mythology. For other uses, see Labyrinth (disambiguation). Classical labyrinth …

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  • 23labyrinth — /lab euh rinth/, n. 1. an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one s way or to reach the exit. 2. a maze of paths bordered by high hedges, as in a park or garden, for the amusement of those who search for a… …

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  • 24Labyrinth — The maze of canals in the inner ear. The labyrinth is the portion of the ear that is responsible for sensing balance. Inflammation of the labyrinth (labyrinthitis) can be accompanied by vertigo. * * * Any of several anatomic structures with… …

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  • 25Labyrinth — Labyrinthe (film) Labyrinthe Titre original Labyrinth Réalisation Jim Henson Acteurs principaux Jennifer Connelly David Bowie Brian Froud Scénario Dennis Lee Jim Henson Terry Jones Musique David Bowie …

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  • 26Labyrinth — Labyrịnth [von gr. λαβυρινϑος = vielfach verschlungener Irrgang] s; [e]s, e, in fachspr. Fügungen: Labyrịn|thus m; , ...thi: Innenohr, das eigentliche Sinnesorgan des Ohres (besteht aus dem knöchernen und häutigen Labyrinth mit Vorhof,… …

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  • 27Labyrinth — Irrgarten * * * La|by|rinth [laby rɪnt], das; [e]s, e: Anlage, Gebäude o. Ä. mit vielen Gängen, in denen man sich nicht zurechtfindet, leicht verirrt: eine Gartenanlage des Barock mit einem Labyrinth. * * * La|by|rịnth 〈n. 11〉 1. Gebäude od.… …

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  • 28labyrinth — lab|y|rinth [ˈlæbərınθ] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: labyrinthus, from Greek labyrinthos] 1.) a large network of paths or passages which cross each other, making it very difficult to find your way = ↑maze labyrinth of ▪ a labyrinth of… …

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  • 29labyrinth — [[t]læ̱bɪrɪnθ[/t]] labyrinths 1) N COUNT: oft N of n If you describe a place as a labyrinth, you mean that it is made up of a complicated series of paths or passages, through which it is difficult to find your way. [LITERARY] ...the labyrinth of… …

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  • 30Labyrinth — Filmdaten Deutscher Titel Labyrinth – Liebe ohne Ausweg Originaltitel Entangled …

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