English word labyrinth comes from Ancient Greek λαβύρινθος, and later Latin labyrinthus (Labyrinth.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| λαβύρινθος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| labyrinthus | Latin (lat) | Labyrinth. |
| labyrinth | English (en) | (Greek mythology) A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos.. (figuratively) Anything complicated and confusing, like a maze.. A maze, especially underground or covered.. Part of the inner ear. To arrange in the form of a labyrinth.. To enclose in a labyrinth, or as though in a labyrinth. |