gyrus

Meanings

Plural: gyri, gyruses

Noun

a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
A fold or ridge on the cerebral cortex of the brain.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

convolution, gyre

Scrabble Score: 9

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

Words With Friends Score: 10

gyrus is a valid Words With Friends word