GYRUS
\d͡ʒˈa͡ɪɹəs], \dʒˈaɪɹəs], \dʒ_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ə_s]\
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Convolution, one of the prominent rounded elevations on the surface of the hemispheres of the brain; they are separated from each other by more or less deep furrows, the fissures or sulci.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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Convolution-g. Intestinalis, Anse intestinale.
By Robley Dunglison
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flame-bearer
- One who bears flame or light; name given to members a genus humming birds, from their being furnished with tuft flery crimson-colored feathers round neck like gorget. little flame-bearer inhabits inner side extinct volcano Chiriqui, in Veragua, about 9000 feet above the level of sea. It measures only 1/2 inches length. There are various other species, all tropical American.