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

The vines grew in a whorl, resembling a coiled rope.
Natural Occurrence
'Whorl' often describes patterns in nature, like shells or plants.

Each whorl in the tree stump marked a year of growth.
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CoilCurlHelixSpiralSwirlTwirlTwistVortex
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