gyronny

adjective

gy·​ron·​ny

jīˈränē,

ˈjīrənē

: divided so as to form a number of gyrons

—used of a heraldic coat of arms

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jerownde, gerundi, from Middle French gironné, geronné, from Old French, from giron, geron, noun

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