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whorl

UK/(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ US/(h)wɜː(ɹ)l/ uncommon

noun

1.

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

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3.

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

  • “a coil of rope”
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Origin

From alteration of whirl (verb).

Phrases

  • whorl foot
  • whorl snail

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