gyre

Noun
Synonyms: coilwhorlrollcurlcurlicueringletscroll

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)Synonyms: coilwhorlrollcurlcurlicueringletscroll
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Gyre \Gyre\ (j[imac]r), n. [L. gyrus, Gr. gy^ros, cf. gyro`s round.] A circular motion, or a circle described by a moving body; a turn or revolution; a circuit. [1913 Webster]

Quick and more quick he spins in giddy gyres. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Still expanding and ascending gyres. --Mrs. Browning. [1913 Webster]

Gyre \Gyre\, v. t. & i. [Cf. OF. gyrer, girer. See Gyrate.] To turn round; to gyrate. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. --Drayton. [1913 Webster]
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