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)

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