5 letter words starting with GY

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1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A gyri (plural of gyrus) is a ridge or fold between two clefts on the cerebral surface of the brain. It is a part of the brains cerebral cortex, which is responsible for processing information from the senses, thoughts, and emotions.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈdʒaɪrəs/, UK: /ˈdʒʌɪrəs/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "gyrus" comes from the Greek word "gyros," which means "circle" or "ring." It was first used in English in the early 19th century to describe the folds on the surface of the brain. The term is still commonly used in neuroscience and medical fields to describe the structures of the cerebral cortex.

5. Synonyms: Convolution, cerebral convolution, brain fold, cortical fold, gyrus cerebri.

6. Related Words: Brain, cortex, nerve, motor, spinal.

7. Example Sentences:

• The precentral gyrus is responsible for controlling voluntary movements.
• The postcentral gyrus is involved in processing sensory information from the skin, muscles, and joints.
• The parietal lobe contains several gyri that are involved in spatial awareness and perception.

Parts of Speech

Noun, adjective

Definitions

• A member of a traditionally itinerant people who originated in northern India and now live chiefly in south and southwest Asia, Europe, and North America (noun)
• A nomadic or free-spirited person (adjective)

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈdʒɪpsi/
• UK: /ˈdʒɪpsi/

Origin and Usage

The word "gypsy" originated from the word "Egyptian," as it was believed that the Romani people who traveled to Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries were from Egypt. The term is now considered a slur by many members of the Romani community, who prefer to be called Romani or Roma. However, the word is still commonly used in English to refer to the Romani people, as well as to describe a free-spirited or unconventional person.

Synonyms

• Romani
• Roma
• traveler
• wanderer
• bohemian

Related Words

• nomad
• gayer
• gyves
• golly
• goofy

Example Sentences

• She was a free-spirited gypsy who traveled the world with no destination in mind.
• The gypsy caravan made its way through the countryside, stopping only to trade with local farmers.
• Many Romani people consider the word "gypsy" to be a racial slur.
• He was a nomad at heart, living out of his van and traveling from place to place like a modern-day gypsy.