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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope