Labyrinth

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈlæb.(É™)ɹ.ɪnθ/, /ˈlæb.ɪ.ɹɪnθ/
• US IPA: /ˈlæb.Éš.ɪnθ/, /ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/

Origin

From Latin labyrinthus, from Ancient Greek λαβύρινθος (labúrinthos, "maze"), possibly from an Anatolian language (compare Lydian lábrus 'double-edged axe' and -inthos, a suffix typical of Anatolian placenames), although the actual etymology of labyrinth is still a matter of conjecture.

Full definition of labyrinth

Noun

1. A maze, especially underground or covered.
2. Part of the inner ear.
3. (figuratively) Anything complicated and confusing, like a maze.

Derived terms

Verb

1. To enclose in a labyrinth, or as though in a labyrinth.
2. To arrange in the form of a labyrinth.