gyral vs whirligig

gyral

adj
  • Moving circularly or spirally; gyratory; whirling. 

  • Of or pertaining to a gyrus 

whirligig

noun
  • A whirligig beetle. 

  • A device incorporating spinning, wind-driven propellers or pinwheels, used as whimsical outdoor decoration in a garden or on a porch. 

  • Anything that whirls or spins around, such as a toy top or a merry-go-round. 

  • A device for punishing prisoners, comprising a wooden cage that rapidly spins around to induce nausea. 

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