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Definition of Whorl
1. Noun. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).
Specialized synonyms: Corolla, Calyx, Verticil
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Coil, Coil, Curl, Curl, Curl, Roll, Roll, Roll
2. Noun. A strand or cluster of hair.
Generic synonyms: Hair
Group relationships: Coif, Coiffure, Hair Style, Hairdo, Hairstyle
Specialized synonyms: Sausage Curl, Forelock, Crimp, Dreadlock
Derivative terms: Curl, Curly
3. Noun. A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops. "A coil of rope"
Specialized synonyms: Hank
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Derivative terms: Coil, Coil, Helical, Spiral, Volute
Definition of Whorl
1. n. A circle of two or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
2. n. A circle of two or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
Definition of Whorl
1. Noun. A pattern of concentric circles. ¹
2. Noun. (botany) A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem. ¹
3. Noun. (zoology) A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell. ¹
4. Noun. (archaic) A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle, compare 1460. ¹
5. Verb. (intransitive) To form a pattern of concentric circles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Whorl
1. a circular arrangement of similar parts [n -S] : WHORLED [adj]
Medical Definition of Whorl
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Whorl
| whorishly whorishness whorl (current term) whorl feet whorl foot whorlbat whorlbats whorled whorled aster whorled caraway | whorled loosestrife whorled milkweed whorler whorlers whorling whorls whorly |
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