Mäander

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Maeander, from Ancient Greek Μαίανδρος (Maíandros) – a river in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) known for its winding course.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɛˈandɐ/
  • Hyphenation: Mä‧an‧der
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Noun

Mäander m (strong, genitive Mäanders, plural Mäander)

  1. meander (one of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse)
  2. meander, meandros (decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif)

Declension

Declension of Mäander
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Mäander die Mäander
genitive eines des Mäanders der Mäander
dative einem dem Mäander den Mäandern
accusative einen den Mäander die Mäander

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