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Where does “gyro-” come from?

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

gyro- (French): gyro-

Definitions

  1. gyro-

Ancestry of “gyro-”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekγῦροςring, circle
2Ancient GreekμίτραA metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's...
3Proto-Indo-Europeanmey-to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange

Words derived from “gyro-”

  • gyroscope
  • gyroscopic
  • gyroscopically
  • gyroscope
  • gyrophare
  • gyromagnétique
  • gyromagnétisme
  • ジャイロスコープ
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