I. ˈjī-(ˌ)rō noun
( plural gyros )
Date: 1910
1. : gyrocompass
2. : gyroscope
II. ˈyē-ˌrō, ˈzhir-ō noun
( plural gyros )
Etymology: New Greek gyros turn, from Greek; from the rotation of the meat on a spit
Date: 1971
: a sandwich especially of lamb and beef, tomato, onion, and yogurt sauce on pita bread