Gyre and Whirl

Gyre

Gyre noun - A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).
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Synonyms for Gyre

Whirl is a synonym for gyre in movement topic. In some cases you can use "Whirl" instead the word "Gyre" as a verb or a noun.

Whirl

Whirl noun - A rapid turning about on an axis or central point.

Gyre is a synonym for whirl in movement topic. You can use "Gyre" instead the word "Whirl" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as spin, spin around.

Nearby Words: whirled, whirling, whir
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