Gyrant

/ˈdʒaɪrənt/ adjective

Definition

Something that is gyrating or rotating in a circular motion.

Etymology

From Latin 'gyrans', present participle of 'gyrare' meaning to turn in a circle. This archaic or poetic term describes things in the act of rotating.

Kelly Says

This is an old-fashioned word you might find in Victorian poetry describing spinning dancers or whirling planets, but modern English prefers 'gyrating' instead.

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