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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).
Exact synonyms: Coil, Curl, Curlicue, Gyre, Ringlet, Roll, Scroll
Specialized synonyms: Corolla, Calyx, Verticil
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Coil, Coil, Curl, Curl, Curl, Roll, Roll, Roll
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.
Exact synonyms: Curl, Lock, Ringlet
Generic synonyms: Hair
Group relationships: Coif, Coiffure, Hair Style, Hairdo, Hairstyle
Specialized synonyms: Sausage Curl, Forelock, Crimp, Dreadlock
Derivative terms: Curl, Curly
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"
Exact synonyms: Coil, Helix, Spiral, Volute
Specialized synonyms: Hank
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Derivative terms: Coil, Coil, Helical, Spiral, Volute
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. a circular arrangement of similar parts [n -S] : WHORLED [adj]
Medical Definition of Whorl
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Whorl
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