Where does “gyrolite” come from?
gyrolite (English) comes from English gyro-, from Ancient Greek γῦρος, from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.
gyrolite (English): A hexagonal-pyramidal mineral containing...
Definitions
- A hexagonal-pyramidal mineral containing...
Ancestry of “gyrolite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | gyro- | circle; circular or spinning motion; gyrovector... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γῦρος | ring, circle |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |