Labyrinth
31labyrinth — 1. noun /ˈlæb.(ə)ɹ.ɪnθ,ˈlæb.ɪ.ɹɪnθ,ˈlæb.ɚ.ɪnθ,ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/ a) maze, especially underground or covered b) part of the inner ear 2. verb /ˈlæb.(ə)ɹ.ɪnθ,ˈlæb.ɪ.ɹɪnθ,ˈlæb.ɚ.ɪnθ,ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/ …
32labyrinth — Although sometimes used as a synonym for maze, a labyrinth is classically a single (unicursal) pathway that leads physically to the center of a linear pattern and then back out by simply reversing direction on the same path. In a maze there… …
33labyrinth — inner ear; n. a convoluted system of cavities and ducts comprising the organs of hearing and balance. The membranous labyrinth is a series of interconnected membranous canals and chambers consisting of the semicircular canals, utricle, and… …
34labyrinth — UK [ˈlæbərɪnθ] / US [ˈlæbəˌrɪnθ] noun [countable] Word forms labyrinth : singular labyrinth plural labyrinths 1) a place where there are a lot of paths or passages and you can easily become lost a labyrinth of dark caves 2) a system or process… …
35labyrinth — /ˈlæbərɪnθ / (say labuhrinth), /ˈlæbərənθ/ (say labuhruhnth), /ˈlæbrənθ/ (say labruhnth) noun 1. an intricate combination of 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… …
36Labyrinth — das Labyrinth, e (Mittelstufe) Garten mit verschlungenen Wegen, in dem man sich verirren kann, Irrgarten Beispiel: Er hat mich durch das Labyrinth der Straßen geführt. Kollokation: sich in einem Labyrinth verirren …
37labyrinth — noun (C) 1 a large network of paths or passages which cross each other, making it very difficult to find your way; maze (3) (+ of): a labyrinth of long corridors 2 something that is very complicated and difficult to understand (+ of): a labyrinth …
38labyrinth — noun 1) a labyrinth of little streets Syn: maze, warren, network, complex, web, entanglement 2) the labyrinth of conflicting regulations Syn: tangle, web, morass, jungle, confusion …
39Labyrinth — A building containing intricate maze like chambers or passages designed in such a way that someone entering one would find it difficult or impossible to find their way out. The funeral temple built by Amenemhet III in Egypt contained 3,000… …
The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
40Labyrinth — * Es ist ein wahres Labyrinth. Holl.: Hij is in het labyrinth. (Harrebomée, II, 2.) …
