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xiro.

rotation, spin, turn (movement in which a curve or a complete circle is described)

4 characters2 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʃiɾo/[ˈʃi.ɾʊ]
  1. rotation, spin, turn (movement in which a curve or a complete circle is described)

    masculine
  2. turn (change of direction)

    masculine
  3. turn (change in the way a conversation, a topic, etc. is handled)

    figuratively · masculine
  4. turn of phrase

    masculine
  5. draft, transfer (operation that consists of sending money through a post office or telegraph to a person, using a payment order)

    masculine
  6. check, cheque (amount of money sent through a post office or telegraph office)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gew-der. Ancient Greek γῦρος (gûros)bor. Latin gȳrusbor. Galician xiro Borrowed from Latin gȳrus. Compare Portuguese giro.

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