Definition of Gyre

1. Noun. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).

Exact synonyms: Coil, Curl, Curlicue, Ringlet, Roll, Scroll, Whorl
Specialized synonyms: Corolla, Calyx, Verticil
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Coil, Coil, Curl, Curl, Curl, Roll, Roll, Roll

Definition of Gyre

1. n. A circular motion, or a circle described by a moving body; a turn or revolution; a circuit.

2. v. t. & i. To turn round; to gyrate.

Definition of Gyre

1. to move in a circle or spiral [v GYRED, GYRING, GYRES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gyre

gyrases
gyrate
gyrate
gyrated
gyrates
gyrate atrophy
gyrate atrophy of choroid and retina
gyrating
gyration
gyration
gyrational
gyrations
gyrator
gyrators
gyratory
gyre (current term)
gyrectomy
gyred
gyrencephala
gyrencephalic
gyrene
gyrenes
gyres
gyrfalcon
gyrfalcon
gyrfalcons
gyri
gyri
gyring
Gyrinidae

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