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gyro2

Syllabification: (gy·ro)
Pronunciation: /ˈyērō, ˈZHirō/
Definition of gyro

noun (plural gyros)

North American
  • a sandwich made with slices of spiced meat cooked on a spit, served with salad in pita bread.

Origin:

1970s: from modern Greek guros 'turning'

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