ΜΑΙΑΝΔΡΟΝ, μαιανδρον
MAIANDRON, maiandron
Sounds Like: my-AN-dron
Translations: meander, a meander, winding pattern, a winding pattern, intricate design, an intricate design
From the root: ΜΑΙΑΝΔΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a winding or intricate pattern, often used in decorative arts or architecture. It describes something that twists and turns, like a river or an ornamental design. In the provided examples, it appears to describe a decorative element on a table.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Aristeas
- Aristeas’ Letter to Philocrates — 1:66
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
From the same root
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