whorl
Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
Other meanings
A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.
Synonyms
- coil
- roll
- curl
- scroll
Related words
- whorl foot
- whorl snail
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “whorl” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.