Definition of GYRUS

gyrus

Plural: gyri, gyruses

Noun

  • A ridge or fold on the cerebral cortex, surrounded by grooves.
  • a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
  • A fold or ridge on the cerebral cortex of the brain.

Examples

  • Playing GYRUS on a double word score engaged a different part of his Scrabble brain.
  • The sulci and gyri are the grooves and ridges, respectively.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin gȳrus (“circle”), from Ancient Greek γῦρος (gûros). Doublet of gyro and gyre.

Synonyms

convolution, gyre

Scrabble Score: 9

gyrus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gyrus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gyrus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

gyrus: valid Words With Friends Word