About The Word Whorl
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Whorl
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What's The Definition Of Whorl?
[n] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
[n] a strand or cluster of hair [n] a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles Synonyms | Synonyms for Whorl: coil | coil | curl | curl | curlicue | gyre | helix | lock | ringlet | ringlet | roll | scroll | spiral | volute Related Terms | Find terms related to Whorl: See Also | calyx | coiffure | construction | corolla | crimp | dreadlock | forelock | hair | hair style | hairdo | hank | round shape | sausage curl | structure | verticil Whorl In Webster's Dictionary \Whorl\, n. [OE. whorvil the whirl of a spindle; akin to
AS. hweorfa the whirl of a spindle, hweorfan to turn; cf. OD.
worvel the whirl of a spindle. See {Whirl}, n. & v.]
1. (Bot.) A circle of two or more leaves, flowers, or other
organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve
shell.
3. (Spinning) The fly of a spindle.
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