'Gyre' definitions:

Definition of 'gyre'

From: WordNet
noun
A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) [syn: coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll]

Definition of 'Gyre'

From: GCIDE
  • Gyre \Gyre\ (j[imac]r), n. [L. gyrus, Gr. gy^ros, cf. gyro`s round.] A circular motion, or a circle described by a moving body; a turn or revolution; a circuit. [1913 Webster]
  • Quick and more quick he spins in giddy gyres. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Still expanding and ascending gyres. --Mrs. Browning. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Gyre'

From: GCIDE
  • Gyre \Gyre\, v. t. & i. [Cf. OF. gyrer, girer. See Gyrate.] To turn round; to gyrate. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. --Drayton. [1913 Webster]

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