gyre
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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
Origin of GYRE
Latin gyrus, from Greek gyros
First Known Use: 1566
2gyre
intransitive verbgyredgyr·ing
Definition of GYRE
: to move in a circle or spiral
Origin of GYRE
Late Latin gyrare, from Latin gyrus
First Known Use: 1593
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