Labyrinth (noun)

  1. A complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost.
  2. A complex and confusing arrangement of interconnected parts or activities.

Origin:

Late middle english: via latin from greek labyrinthos, from laburinthos "maze", from labein "to go" + anthos "flower" (because of the intricate ornaments on the floors of ancient mazes).

Examples:

  1. The cave was a labyrinth of dark tunnels and narrow passageways.
  2. The city's streets and alleys formed a labyrinth that was hard to navigate.
  3. The building was a labyrinth of corridors and staircases.
  4. The bureaucracy was a labyrinth of red tape and regulations.
  5. The website was a labyrinth of links and menus that were hard to follow.
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