variants or gyro-
1
: ring : circle : spiral
gyromagnetic
2
: gyroscope
gyrocompass

Word History

Etymology

Greek gyros rounded

Dictionary Entries Near gyr-

Cite this Entry

“Gyr-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyr-. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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