Definitions of Isthmus of Panama
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the isthmus that connects Central America and South America; was formerly called the Isthmus of Dariensynonyms: Isthmus of Darienexample of:isthmusa relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
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