Associations to the word «Gyre»

Wiktionary

GYRE, noun. A swirling vortex
GYRE, noun. A circular current, especially a large-scale ocean current
GYRE, noun. A circular motion, or a circle described by a moving body; a turn or revolution; a circuit.
GYRE, verb. (intransitive) to whirl

Dictionary definition

GYRE, noun. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats