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a combining form meaning "ring," "circle," "spiral," used in the formation of compound words: gyromagnetic; gyroscope.[ < Gk. gyros ring, n. use of gyrós round]
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gyro- — [jī′rō, jī′rə] [< Gr gyros, a circle: see GYRATE] combining form 1. gyrating [gyroscope] 2. gyroscope [gyrocompass]: Also, before a vowel, prefix combining form gyr … English World dictionary
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Gyro — noun (plural Gyros) Etymology: Gyro International (association) Date: 1971 a member of a major international service club … New Collegiate Dictionary
