gyro
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
gyro (plural gyros)
- A gyroscope
- A gyrocompass
- An autogyro
Translations[edit]
gyroscope — see gyroscope
Etymology 2[edit]
From Greek γύρος (gýros); from the turning of the meat on a spit.
Alternative forms[edit]
Alternate spellings[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA: /ˈdʒaɪɹoʊ/, /ˈjiː.ɹoʊ/, /ˈʒɪɹoʊ/
Usage notes[edit]
The correct pronunciation of this word is much disputed; pronunciation /ˈdʒaɪɹoʊ/ is often proscribed, although all three are acceptable. (The modern Greek pronunciation is /ˈjiːɾos/.)
Noun[edit]
gyro (plural gyros)
- A style of Greek sandwich commonly filled with grilled meat, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
- I'll have a gyro, please.
Translations[edit]
Greek sandwich
Anagrams[edit]
French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA: /ʒi.ʁo/
Etymology[edit]
From Greek γύρος (gýros)
Noun[edit]
gyro m (plural gyros)
Alternate forms[edit]
Latin[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From gȳrus (“circle”), from Ancient Greek γῦρος (guros)
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
present active gȳrō, present infinitive gȳrāre, perfect active gȳrāvī, supine gȳrātum.
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Descendants[edit]
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