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Etymology of the English word meander

the English word meander
derived from the Latin word maeander (wavy line; river famous for winding path; roundabout ways)
derived from the Greek word Maiandros

Date

The earliest known usage of meander in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

meandered, meandering

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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