Where does “gyro-” come from?

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

Ancestry of “gyro-”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
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

Words derived from “gyro-”

Gyrodactylus

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