Scamander

[ skuh-man-der ]

noun

1. ancient name of the river Menderes.

Scamander

/ skəˈmændə /

noun

1. the ancient name for the Menderes

Example Sentences

“But I’m sure at one point, Newt may well be back,” Yates said, referring to the franchise’s main character, Newt Scamander, played by Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne.

From Los Angeles Times

Trailers for "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore", which is released next week, show a brewing wizard war with Scamander and Dumbledore, played by Jude Law, teaming up against villainous wizard Gellert Grindelwald.

From Reuters

And class is in session to learn about the unique creatures at Newt Scamander’s Shed of Magical Creatures.

From Seattle Times

Depp played Grindelwald in 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and 2018’s “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” both of which starred Eddie Redmayne as quirky “Magizoologist” Newt Scamander.

From Los Angeles Times

Just as Newt Scamander wants to highlight the fragility of the beasts that exist in the magiworld, the NHM is on a mission also to highlight the vulnerabilities of the many animals threatened with extinction in the here and now.

From BBC