Meaning of isthmus in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɪsməs/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    isthmus

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek isthmos

    Definitions

    1. a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
  2. 2. a narrow band of tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

Browse dictionary