Etymology

meander

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Today it means: One of the turns of a winding, crooked, or involved course. Full definition →

Latin Maeander ← Ancient Greek Μαίανδρος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΜαίανδρος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromMaeander
  3. English todaymeander

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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