drəs adjective
meandering; winding; rambling.
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meander (mɪˈændə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to follow a winding course |
| 2. | to wander without definite aim or direction |
| —n | |
| 3. | (often plural) a curve or bend, as in a river |
| 4. | (often plural) a winding course or movement |
| 5. | an ornamental pattern, esp as used in ancient Greek architecture |
| [C16: from Latin maeander, from Greek Maiandros the River Maeander; see | |
| me'anderer | |
| —n | |
| me'andering | |
| —adj | |
| me'anderingly | |
| —adv | |
| me'androus | |
| —adj | |
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