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whorl

/hwɜrl/

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noun
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
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coil helix spiral volute

type of:
construction structure
noun
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
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coil curl curlicue gyre ringlet roll scroll

type of:
round shape
noun
a strand or cluster of hair
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curl lock ringlet

type of:
hair

part of:
coif hair style hairdo hairstyle coiffure

Definition that contains whorl

cascade penstemon whorls of deep blue to dark purple flowers at tips of erect leafy stems; moist places from British Columbia to Oregon
penstemon serrulatus whorls of deep blue to dark purple flowers at tips of erect leafy stems; moist places from British Columbia to Oregon