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meandrous
Variant of meander
meander
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me·ander (mē an′dər)
noun
- windings or convolutions, as of a stream
- an ornamental pattern of winding or crisscrossing lines
- an aimless wandering; rambling
Etymology: L maeander < Gr maiandros < Maiandros, the Maeander (noted for its winding course)
intransitive verb
- to take a winding or tortuous course: said of a stream
- to wander aimlessly or idly; ramble
Related Forms:
- meandrous me·an′drous (-drəs) adjective
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