Gyro

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdÊ’aɪɹoÊŠ/
• Homophones: giro
• Rhymes: -aɪɹəʊ

Full definition of gyro

Noun

1. A gyroscope
2. A gyrocompass
3. An autogyro

Pronunciation

From Greek γύρος; from the turning of the meat on a spit.

Alternative forms

• gyros, giro, giros
• yero

Noun

1. A style of Greek sandwich commonly filled with grilled meat, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.I'll have a gyro, please.

Usage notes

The correct pronunciation of this word is disputed. The pronunciation is often proscribed. All of the listed pronunciations may be found in use. (The modern Greek pronunciation is .)

Anagrams

• gory, ogry, orgy