MEANDER


Meaning of MEANDER in English

[ mɪ'andə ]

■ verb

1》 (of a river or road) follow a winding course.

2》 wander aimlessly.

■ noun

1》 a winding curve or bend of a river or road.

2》 a circuitous journey.

3》 an ornamental pattern of winding or interlocking lines, e.g. in a mosaic.

Origin

C16: from L. maeander , from Gk Maiandros , Menderes , the name of a river of SW Turkey.

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