Definition of Labyrinth

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

Exact synonyms: Maze
Specialized synonyms: Labyrinth Of Minos
Generic synonyms: System
Derivative terms: Labyrinthian, Mazy

2. Noun. A complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium.

Definition of Labyrinth

1. n. An edifice or place full of intricate passageways which render it difficult to find the way from the interior to the entrance; as, the Egyptian and Cretan labyrinths.

Definition of Labyrinth

1. Noun. A maze, especially underground or covered. ¹

2. Noun. Part of the inner ear. ¹

3. Noun. (figuratively) Anything complicated and confusing, like a maze. ¹

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

5. Verb. To arrange in the form of a labyrinth. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Labyrinth

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Labyrinth

1. 1. An edifice or place full of intricate passageways which render it difficult to find the way from the interior to the entrance; as, the Egyptian and Cretan labyrinths. 2. Any intricate or involved inclosure; especially, an ornamental maze or inclosure in a park or garden. 3. Any object or arrangement of an intricate or involved form, or having a very complicated nature. "The serpent . . . Fast sleeping soon he found, In labyrinth of many a round self-rolled." (Milton) "The labyrinth of the mind." (Tennyson) 4. An inextricable or bewildering difficulty. "I' the maze and winding labyrinths o' the world." (Denham) 5. The internal ear. See Note under Ear. 6. A series of canals through which a stream of water is directed for suspending, carrying off, and depositing at different distances, the ground ore of a metal. 7. A pattern or design representing a maze, often inlaid in the tiled floor of a church, etc. Synonym: Maze, confusion, intricacy, windings. Labyrinth, Maze. Labyrinth, originally; the name of an edifice or excavation, carries the idea of design, and construction in a permanent form, while maze is used of anything confused or confusing, whether fixed or shifting. Maze is less restricted in its figurative uses than labyrinth. We speak of the labyrinth of the ear, or of the mind, and of a labyrinth of difficulties; but of the mazes of the dance, the mazes of political intrigue, or of the mind being in a maze. Origin: L. Labyrinthus, Gr. Labyrinthos: cf. F. Labyrinthe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Labyrinth

labrum articulare
labrum glenoidale
labrums
labrus
labrusca
labryinth
labrys
labryses
labs
labs on a chip
labs on chips
laburnine
laburnum
laburnums
labware
labyrinth (current term)
labyrinth seal
labyrinth supporting cells
labyrinthal
labyrinthectomy
labyrinthian
labyrinthibranch
labyrinthic
labyrinthical
labyrinthically
labyrinthici
labyrinthiform
labyrinthine
labyrinthine angiospasm
labyrinthine apoplexy

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