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- [jahy-ruh n, -ron]
- /ˈdʒaɪ rən, -rɒn/
- /dʒˈaɪrɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jahy-ruh n, -ron]
- /ˈdʒaɪ rən, -rɒn/
Definitions of gyron word
- noun gyron a subordinary having the form of a triangle, usually equal to half a quarter of the escutcheon, with its apex at the fess point. 1
- noun gyron A triangular ordinary formed by two lines from the edge of the shield meeting at the fess point at 45 degrees. 1
- noun gyron (heraldry) A triangular form having an angle at the fess point and the opposite side at the edge of the escutcheon. 0
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Origin of gyron
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Middle French, Old French giron gusset < Old High German gēro; cognate with gore3
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Parts of speech for Gyron
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gyron popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.