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gyro

/ˈdʒaɪroʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does gyro mean?

noun

A type of Greek sandwich made with layers of meat, usually pork or chicken, stacked on a vertical spit and served in a warm pita bread with tomato, onion, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce.

Example

"I stopped at a street vendor and ordered a gyro, which was delicious and filling."

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