Menderes

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(mĕn'də-rĕs')

A river of western Turkey flowing about 402 km (250 mi) southwest and west to the Aegean Sea. In ancient times it was called the Maeander and was legendary for its winding course.

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Menderes (mĕndĕrĕs'), name of several rivers in Turkey. The Büyük Menderes is the ancient Maeander; the Küçük Menderes is the ancient Scamander.

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