Labyrinth

Definition

A complex network of winding passages or paths designed so that it is difficult to find one's way through or out. It can refer to an actual physical structure or be used metaphorically for any confusing or intricate situation.

Example Usage

The bureaucratic labyrinth made it nearly impossible to get a permit approved.

Origin

From Greek 'labyrinthos,' originally referring to the legendary maze built by Daedalus to contain the Minotaur.

Fun Fact

The ancient labyrinth at Knossos in Crete may have inspired the Greek myth, and labyrinths have been used in religious and meditative practices for thousands of years.

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