Snake's horrible – Ruby recoils (7)

I believe the answer is:

meander

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'snake's' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for meander that I've seen before include "Wandering direction" , "Red mane (anag) - roam aimlessly" , "Take a winding course" , "Aimless course" , "Dear men (anag) - wander" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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