First Known Use: 1566
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1gyre
noun \ˈjī(-ə)r\
Definition of GYRE
: a circular or spiral motion or form; especially : a giant circular oceanic surface current
— gy·ral \ˈjī-rəl\ adjective
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Origin of GYRE
Latin gyrus, from Greek gyros
2gyre
verb
gyredgyr·ing
Definition of GYRE
intransitive verb
: to move in a circle or spiral
Origin of GYRE
Late Latin gyrare, from Latin gyrus
First Known Use: 1593
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