Whorl
/wɜːrl/noun
A spiral or circular pattern or shape.
The whorl of a snail's shell
Often appears as...
- whorl pattern
- whorl of hair
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Reference
Imagine spiral objects to recall the shape implied by 'whorl'.
The vines grew in a whorl, resembling a coiled rope.
Pro Tip 2/2Natural Occurrence
'Whorl' often describes patterns in nature, like shells or plants.
Each whorl in the tree stump marked a year of growth.
Compare with
coilcurlhelixspirographswirltwirltwistvortex
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