The difference between Gyre and Jabberwocky

When used as nouns, gyre means a swirling vortex, whereas jabberwocky means invented or meaningless language.


Gyre is also verb with the meaning: to whirl.

Jabberwocky is also adjective with the meaning: meaningless, worthless.

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  1. Gyre as a noun:

    A swirling vortex.

  2. Gyre as a noun:

    A circular current, especially a large-scale ocean current.

  3. Gyre as a noun:

    A circular motion, or a circle described by a moving body; a turn or revolution; a circuit.

  1. Gyre as a verb (intransitive):

    to whirl

  1. Jabberwocky as a noun:

    invented or meaningless language; nonsense

  1. Jabberwocky as an adjective:

    meaningless, worthless

  2. Jabberwocky as an adjective:

    absurd, nonsense, nonsensical

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