meanders (patterns)

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Scope note
Running ornament consisting of continuous winding lines, either angular or curving. Its name is taken from the river Meander in Turkey (ancient Asia Minor), which twists and turns upon itself like the ornamental motif.
meanders
Accepted term: 13-May-2024