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syrtis
noun
syr·tis
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ˈsərtə̇s
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syrt
\ˈsərt\
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Origin and Etymology of syrtis
Latin Syrtis (from Greek), either of two inlets of the Mediterranean sea on the coast of northern Africa (Gulf of Gabès and Gulf of Sidra), known in classical times for their quicksands
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