Meander (mythology)
WordNet
noun
(1) An aimless amble on a winding course
(2) A bend or curve, as in a stream or river
verb
(3) To move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
"The river winds through the hills"
"The path meanders through the vineyards"
"Sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From Maeander from Μαίανδρος (Maiandros) - a river in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) known for is winding course. (Turkish: Büyük Menderes Nehri)
Noun
- A winding, crooked, or involved course; as, the meanders of an old river.
- A tortuous or intricate movement.
- Fretwork.