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Definition of Whorled
1. Adjective. In the shape of a coil.
Exact synonyms: Coiling, Helical, Spiral, Spiraling, Turbinate, Volute, Voluted
Similar to: Coiled
Derivative terms: Helix, Volute, Volute
Similar to: Coiled
Derivative terms: Helix, Volute, Volute
2. Adjective. Forming one or more whorls (especially a whorl of leaves around a stem).
Definition of Whorled
1. a. Furnished with whorls; arranged in the form of a whorl or whorls; verticillate; as, whorled leaves.
2. a. Furnished with whorls; arranged in the form of a whorl or whorls; verticillate; as, whorled leaves.
Definition of Whorled
1. Adjective. formed from whorls; having whorls ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Whorled
1. whorl [adj] - See also: whorl
Medical Definition of Whorled
1. Marked by or arranged in whorls. See: vorticose, turbinate, convoluted, verticillate. (05 Mar 2000)