ISTHMUS


Meaning of ISTHMUS in English

[ 'ɪsθməs , 'ɪstməs , 'ɪsməs ]

■ noun

1》 ( plural ~es ) a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, linking two larger areas of land.

2》 ( plural isthmi ) Anatomy a narrow organ or other part connecting two larger parts.

Origin

C16: via L. from Gk isthmos .

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