Meander
/miˈændər/noun
To follow a winding or intricate course.
Did you know?The Meander River in ancient Phrygia was thought to twist in such a way that it symbolized the unpredictable nature of fate and life.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Μέανδρος
“The name of a winding river in Phrygia, symbolizing twists and turns.”
Latin
Latin
meandrus
“Derived from Greek, referring to the winding nature of the river.”
Middle French
French
meander
“To wind or turn as a river does.”
16th Century
English
meander
“To move aimlessly or without a fixed course, reflecting the river’s nature.”
Modern English
English
meander
“To wander or follow a winding path.”