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isthmus

(n): a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
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10 months ago skipvia said:

And from the Little Rascals, "isthmus be my lucky day."

about 1 year ago reesetee said:

And for people with a lisp, an extremely difficult word to pronounce. ;-)

about 1 year ago chained_bear said:

In geography: a narrow portion of land, enclosed on each side by water, and connecting two larger bodies of land; a neck of land.

In anatomy, zoology, and botany: A narrow part or organ connecting two larger parts; esp. the narrow passage connecting the cavity of the mouth with that of the pharynx.

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