istmus

Definitions of istmus
  1. noun
    a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
    synonyms: landengte
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    type of:
    aardbodem, aarde, bodem, grond, land, vasteland
    the solid part of the earth's surface
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