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gyro-

/ˌdʒaɪ.ɹəʊ/

gyro- prefix: circle; circular or spinning motion.

Prefix

gyro-

  1. circle; circular or spinning motion
  2. gyrovector space

Origin of gyro-

From Ancient Greek γῦρος (gûros, “circle”). Also see gyre.

Words formed from gyro-

Questions about gyro-

What does gyro- mean?
Gyro- means circle; circular or spinning motion.
What part of speech is gyro-?
Gyro- is a prefix.
How do you pronounce gyro-?
Gyro- is pronounced /ˌdʒaɪ.ɹəʊ/.

Words near gyro- in the dictionary

  1. gyrle
  2. gyrles
  3. gyro
  4. gyro compass
  5. gyro compasses
  6. gyro-
  7. gyro-stabilizer
  8. gyro-stabilizers
  9. gyroaddition
  10. gyroadditions
  11. gyroangle

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