Flussmäander

river meander

noun FLUS-mae-an-der Rare

Origin: from Greek 'Maiandros', a famously winding river in Asia Minor

Also means

river bend

Usage Note

Flussmäander describes a pronounced S-shaped bend in a river's course, formed by lateral erosion. The term is standard in German geography lessons and conservation discussions about natural watercourses.

Examples

"Die Flussmäander des Rheins wurden im 19. Jahrhundert begradigt."

Natural Translation

The river meanders of the Rhine were straightened in the 19th century.

Literal Translation

The river-meanders of-the Rhine were in-the 19th century straightened.

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