meandrous

[ mee-an-druhs ]

adjective

1. meandering; winding; rambling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of meandrous¹

First recorded in 1650–60; meand(e)r + -ous

Example Sentences

The universe may be endless but the atmospheric hues and tones of Petit Biscuit’s meandrous music is a genial companion for however far your exploration goes.

From Washington Times

The two men were exchanged at a bridge checkpoint on the Piusa, the meandrous river marking part of the border between Estonia and Russia, officials said.

From Wall Street Journal

Adj. fluent; diffluent†, profluent†, affluent; tidal; flowing &c. v.; meandering, meandry†, meandrous†; fluvial, fluviatile; streamy†, showery, rainy, pluvial, stillicidous†; stillatitious†.

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