noun
meander
Meander (noun) means one of the bends in a winding or complicated route.
noun
1
One of the bends in a winding or complicated route.
"the meanders of an old river, or of the veins and arteries in the body"
2
One of the regular curves or loops in the course of a river or stream.
3
A long journey with many twists and turns.
4
Another word for a Greek key, an ornamental border pattern; fretwork.
"The scales are conceived of as meander fretwork; but I do not know whether, for this reason, this fish is associated with thunder."
— Field Museum of Natural History, Anthropological Series (1912)
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Etymology
From Latin Maeander, from Ancient Greek Μαίανδρος (Maíandros) – a river in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) known for its winding course (modern Turkish Menderes).
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What is the meaning of meander?
"meander" (noun) means one of the bends in a winding or complicated route.
What is another word for meander?
Other words for "meander" include ramble.
What are the different meanings of meander?
"meander" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of the bends in a winding or complicated route; 2. One of the regular curves or loops in the course of a river or stream; 3. A long journey with many twists and turns.
