Where does “gȳrus” come from?

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

gȳrus (Latin): circle

Definitions

  1. circle

Ancestry of “gȳrus”, 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 “gȳrus

Every word from Proto-Indo-European mey-Every word from Ancient Greek μίτραEvery word from Ancient Greek γῦρος
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