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gyratory

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gy⋅ra⋅to⋅ry

[jahy-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
–adjective
moving in a circle or spiral; gyrating.

Origin:
1810–20; gyrat(ion) + -ory 1
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gy·ra·to·ry   (jī'rə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)   
adj.  Having a circular or spiral motion.
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