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

2. Adjective. Forming one or more whorls (especially a whorl of leaves around a stem).
Exact synonyms: Verticillate, Verticillated
Similar to: Cyclic

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Whorled

whorishly
whorishness
whorl
whorl feet
whorl foot
whorlbat
whorlbats
whorled (current term)
whorled aster
whorled caraway
whorled loosestrife
whorled milkweed
whorler
whorlers
whorling
whorls
whorly
whorlywort
whort
whortle
whortleberries
whortleberry

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