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isthmus
isth·mus
[
íssməss
]
(
plural
isth·mus·es
or
isth·mi
[
íss m
]
)
noun
Definition:
1.
narrow connecting strip of land:
a narrow strip of land that joins two larger areas of land
The isthmus connects North and South America.
2.
passage between body parts:
a narrow connection or passage between parts of the body
[
Mid-16th century. Via Latin< Greek
isthmos
"island"
]
isth·moid
[
íss mòyd
]
adjective
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isth·moid [ íss mòyd ] adjective
