Whorl

/wɜːrl/
noun

A spiral or circular pattern or shape.

The whorl of a snail's shell
Visual representation of "whorl" - A spiral or circular pattern or shape

Often appears as...

  • whorl pattern
  • whorl of hair
noun

A cluster of hair growing in a circular direction.

The cowlick in his hair formed a perfect whorl on the back of his head
Visual representation of "whorl" - A cluster of hair growing in a circular direction

Often appears as...

  • hair whorl
  • whorl pattern
noun

One complete cycle or turn in fingerprint patterns.

By examining the whorl on the fingerprint, they were able to identify the perpetrator
Visual representation of "whorl" - One complete cycle or turn in fingerprint patterns

Often appears as...

  • fingerprint whorl
  • central whorl

Usage tips

Technical

noun

In botany, an arrangement of multiple similar parts in a flower.

The whorl of petals on the lily made it even more beautiful
Visual representation of "whorl" - In botany, an arrangement of multiple similar parts in a flower

Often appears as...

  • petals whorl
  • flower whorl

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A spiral or circular pattern or shape.

The whorl of a snail's shell
Visual representation of "whorl" - A spiral or circular pattern or shape

Often appears as...

  • whorl pattern
  • whorl of hair
noun

A cluster of hair growing in a circular direction.

The cowlick in his hair formed a perfect whorl on the back of his head
Visual representation of "whorl" - A cluster of hair growing in a circular direction

Often appears as...

  • hair whorl
  • whorl pattern
noun

One complete cycle or turn in fingerprint patterns.

By examining the whorl on the fingerprint, they were able to identify the perpetrator
Visual representation of "whorl" - One complete cycle or turn in fingerprint patterns

Often appears as...

  • fingerprint whorl
  • central whorl

Usage tips

Technical

noun

In botany, an arrangement of multiple similar parts in a flower.

The whorl of petals on the lily made it even more beautiful
Visual representation of "whorl" - In botany, an arrangement of multiple similar parts in a flower

Often appears as...

  • petals whorl
  • flower whorl

Usage tips

Technical

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Visual Reference

Imagine spiral objects to recall the shape implied by 'whorl'.

Illustration for Visual Reference
The vines grew in a whorl, resembling a coiled rope.
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Natural Occurrence

'Whorl' often describes patterns in nature, like shells or plants.

Illustration for Natural Occurrence
Each whorl in the tree stump marked a year of growth.
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Visual Reference

Imagine spiral objects to recall the shape implied by 'whorl'.

Illustration for Visual Reference
The vines grew in a whorl, resembling a coiled rope.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Natural Occurrence

'Whorl' often describes patterns in nature, like shells or plants.

Illustration for Natural Occurrence
Each whorl in the tree stump marked a year of growth.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Visual Reference

Imagine spiral objects to recall the shape implied by 'whorl'.

Illustration for Visual Reference
The vines grew in a whorl, resembling a coiled rope.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Natural Occurrence

'Whorl' often describes patterns in nature, like shells or plants.

Illustration for Natural Occurrence
Each whorl in the tree stump marked a year of growth.
Visual representation of the word "Whorl"

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