LABYRINTH


Meaning of LABYRINTH in English

n.

or maze

System of intricate passageways and blind alleys.

Labyrinth was the name given by the ancient Greeks and Romans to buildings, entirely or partly underground, containing a number of chambers and passages that made egress difficult. From the European Renaissance on, labyrinths or mazes consisting of intricate paths separated by high hedges were a feature of formal gardens.

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