gyroscope, gyro
(noun) rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
gyro
(noun) a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Originally a shortening of gyroscope.
gyro (plural gyros)
A gyroscope
A gyrocompass
An autogyro
gyro (plural gyros)
A style of Greek sandwich commonly filled with grilled meat, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
The correct pronunciation of this word is disputed. The pronunciation /ˈdʒaɪɹoʊ/ is often proscribed. All of the listed pronunciations may be found in use. (The modern Greek pronunciation is /ˈʝiɾos/.)
• Győr, gory, ogry, orgy
Source: Wiktionary
25 June 2025
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking as the modern beverage appeared in modern-day Yemen. In the middle of the 15th century in Sufi shrines where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed for drinking. The Yemenis procured the coffee beans from the Ethiopian Highlands.
