labyrinth

Meanings

• noun

  A complex, intricately designed maze with numerous twists and turns.

  - "The labyrinth was a popular attraction at the medieval fair."
  - "The hero had to navigate through the labyrinth to reach the dragon's lair."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlæb.ɚ.ɪnθ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with labyrinth
mythology , symphony , history

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Variants

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labyrinth , labyrinths , membranous labyrinth , membranous labyrinths

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'labyrinthos', meaning 'a labyrinth' or 'labyrinthine', derived from the mythological Labyrinth built by the architect Daedalus for King Minos.

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Trivia

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1. The Labyrinth of Crete is the most famous labyrinth in mythology.

2. The labyrinth was often used as a symbol of the human journey through life.

3. The Labyrinth of Chartres in France is a famous labyrinth still in use today.

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Related Concepts

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1. Maze: A complex network of paths or passages, designed to confuse or challenge those who enter.

2. Minotaur: A mythological creature with the body of a bull and the head of a man, said to inhabit the Labyrinth.

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Culture

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The labyrinth is a common motif in literature, art, and music, representing various themes such as the journey of life, the search for enlightenment, or the struggle against adversity.

How to Memorize "labyrinth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a complex maze with many twists and turns.
   - Visualize yourself entering the labyrinth and exploring its winding paths.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'labyrinth' with the image of a complex maze.
   - Think of the Minotaur when you hear the word 'labyrinth'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of the labyrinth as a complex maze.
   - Remember that 'labyrinth' comes from the Greek myth of the Minotaur.

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