gyro

noun

rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction

a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread

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The word gyro breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root gyr-, from Greek gyros (“circle, ring”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.