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Labyrinth

LAB-ih-rinth

/ˈlæbərɪnθ/

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Syllable breakdown

Labyrinth

Dictionary meaning

A complex maze; also the mythological structure built by Daedalus to contain the Minotaur.

History and origin

Greek

Examples

  • The underground labyrinth of tunnels confused even the engineers.

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Three syllables. Stress on first syllable.

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