plural gyros
: a sandwich especially of lamb and beef, tomato, onion, and yogurt sauce on pita bread
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Sam’s Clubs across the U.S., including in Wisconsin, are recalling gyro kits for containing cucumbers potentially contaminated with salmonella — the latest in the nationwide produce recall from multiple distributors.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Hague and Williams began the spacewalk at 8:01 a.m. EST (1301 GMT) and made quick work of their first and primary task: to replace a rate gyro assembly that helps maintain the station’s orientation.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Falafel, gyro meat, cooked zucchini, egg and sausage were also outside of proper temperatures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
According to the business’ website, each location is run as a stand-alone restaurant with everything on the menu made in-house with fresh ingredients, including gyros, kebabs, salads, hummus, baklava and more.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Sam’s Clubs across the U.S., including in Wisconsin, are recalling gyro kits for containing cucumbers potentially contaminated with salmonella — the latest in the nationwide produce recall from multiple distributors.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Hague and Williams began the spacewalk at 8:01 a.m. EST (1301 GMT) and made quick work of their first and primary task: to replace a rate gyro assembly that helps maintain the station’s orientation.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Falafel, gyro meat, cooked zucchini, egg and sausage were also outside of proper temperatures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Gyro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyro. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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Noun
from Greek gyros "turn," so called from the rotation of the meat on a spit
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