n.
Pronunciation: ' e-d ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural eddies
Etymology: Middle English (Sc) ydy, probably from Old Norse itha
Date: 15th century
1 a : a current of water or air running contrary to the main current especially : a circular current : WHIRLPOOL b : something moving similarly
2 : a contrary or circular current (as of thought or policy)