meandrous

me·an·drous

[mee-an-druhs]
adjective
meandering; winding; rambling.

Origin:
1650–60; meand(e)r + -ous

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meander (mɪˈændə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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 Menderes (sense 1)]
 
me'anderer
 
n
 
me'andering
 
adj
 
me'anderingly
 
adv
 
me'androus
 
adj

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