gyroma

noun

gy·​ro·​ma
jīˈrōmə
plural -s
: convolution: such as
a
: the annulus of a fern
b
: a shield somewhat resembling a button in lichens of the genus Gyrophora

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek gyroun to round, bend, from gyros ring, circle

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“Gyroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyroma. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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