noun
meander
Meander (noun) means one of the turns of a winding, crooked, or involved course.
noun
1
One of the turns of a winding, crooked, or involved course.
2
One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse
3
A tortuous or winding journey.
4
Synonym of Greek key, a decorative border; fretwork.
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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 turns of a winding, crooked, or involved course.
What are the different meanings of meander?
"meander" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of the turns of a winding, crooked, or involved course; 2. One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse; 3. A tortuous or winding journey.