noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of quicksand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: quicksand
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
syrtis
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/sərtəz/
noun
Meaning 2
Synonym of bog.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bog
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Latin syrtis, from Syrtis (“Sirte, Gulf of Syrtis”), from Ancient Greek Σύρτις (Súrtis), an area of Libya proverbially treacherous for sailing owing to the effect of wind and waves on its quicksand. Doublet of Sirte.