whorl.
Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
Meaning & usage
Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
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.
Any volution, as for example in the human ear or fingerprint.
A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle.
Where this word comes from
From alteration of whirl (verb).
To form a pattern of concentric circles.
Where this word comes from
From alteration of whirl (verb).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.