Where does “gyrus” come from?
gyrus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek γῦρος, from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.
Ancestry of “gyrus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | γῦρος | ring, circle |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |