Meaning of meander in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /miˈændər/

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  1. Verb

    meander

    Etymology

    late 16th century (as a noun): from Latin maeander, from Greek Maiandros, the name of a river (see Menderes)

    Definitions

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

    Examples

    • « the river winds through the hills »
    • « the path meanders through the vineyards »
    • « sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body »

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  2. Noun

    meander

    Definitions

    1. a curve in a stream

    Derived terms

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