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Synonyms for gyre

  • noun

Most common

gypsy gyrus

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Whorl

whorl, coil, roll, ringlet, curly cue, scroll, curl

2. Whirl — A circular or spiral motion; also, a circle described by a moving body; a revolution, a turn

whirl, circuit

Other

gyrus, gypsy

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A circular or spiral motion; also, a circle described by a moving body; a revolution, a turn.

  2. n. 2

    A swirling vortex.

Related words

Word family
gyrate gyration gyratory gyro gyrus

Forms

Plural
gyres → whorls, coils, rolls, ringlets…

Example sentences

  • gypsy One gypsy family with their caravan was encamped.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
gyresteady
gypsysteady
gyrusrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
roll1, coil1, curl1
5 letters
gypsy2, whirl1, whorl1, gyrus
6 letters
scroll1
7 letters
circuit2, ringlet

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (gypsy2 = 2 syllables).