Where does “γῦρος” come from?

γῦρος (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.

γῦρος (Ancient Greek): ring, circle

Definitions

  1. ring, circle

Ancestry of “γῦρος”, step by step

γῦρος traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via Ancient Greek μίτρα

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekμίτραA metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's...
2Proto-Indo-Europeanmey-to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange

via Proto-Indo-European gēw-

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Proto-Indo-Europeangēw-to bend, arch

Words derived from “γῦρος”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European mey- →Every word from Ancient Greek μίτρα →