syrtis
Meanings
noun
- Synonym of quicksand.
- Synonym of bog.
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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.
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