n.
Pronunciation: ˌ men-d ə - ' res
Function: geographical name
1 or ancient Mae · an · der \ m ē - ' an-d ə r \ river 240 mi (386 km ) W Turkey in Asia flowing SW & W into the Aegean
2 or ancient Sca · man · der \ sk ə - ' man-d ə r \ river 60 mi (96 km ) NW Turkey in Asia flowing from Kaz Dagi W & NW across the plain of ancient Troy into the Dardanelles