Labyrinth
(noun)
- A complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost.
- 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:
- The cave was a labyrinth of dark tunnels and narrow passageways.
- The city's streets and alleys formed a labyrinth that was hard to navigate.
- The building was a labyrinth of corridors and staircases.
- The bureaucracy was a labyrinth of red tape and regulations.
- The website was a labyrinth of links and menus that were hard to follow.