MEANDER

I. noun Etymology: Latin maeander, from Greek maiandros, from Maiandros (now Menderes), river in Asia Minor Date: 1576 a winding path or course, a turn or winding of a stream, meandrous adjective II. intransitive verb (-dered; ~ing) Date: circa 1612 to follow a winding or intricate course, to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination ; ramble , see: wander