Where does “gyrophare” come from?

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

gyrophare (French): The rotating or flashing light on top of an...

Definitions

The rotating or flashing light on top of an...

Ancestry of “gyrophare”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	French	gyro-	gyro- rotating motion
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

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