Pronunciation : Syrt
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. syrtis a sand bank in the sea, Gr. syrte.]
Definition : Defn: A quicksand; a bog. [R.] Young.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder