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meander

mean·der

UK/miˈæn.də(ɹ)/ US/miˈæn.dɚ/ uncommon obsolete
verb (1) noun (1)

verb

1.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

  • “the river winds through the hills”
  • “the path meanders through the vineyards”
  • “sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body”
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noun

1.

a curve in a stream

Origin

From Latin Maeander, from Ancient Greek Μαίανδρος (Maíandros) - a river in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) known for its winding course (modern Turkish Menderes).

Phrases

  • incised meander
  • meander belt
  • meander line
  • meander loop

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