syrtis
syrtis · syrtes
Synonym of quicksandSynonym of quicksand.
/sərtəz/
Meaning
2 senses(archaic)Synonym of quicksand.
(archaic)Synonym of bog.
Origin
From Latin syrtis, from Syrtis (“Sirte, Gulf of Syrtis”), from Ancient Greek Σύρτις (SúrtiFrom 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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