Found 2 items, similar to whorl.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: whorl whorl n 1: a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles [syn: coil, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll] 2: a strand or cluster of hair [syn: lock, curl, ringlet] 3: a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; “a coil of rope” [syn: coil, spiral, volute, helix]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Whorl Whorl \Whorl\, n. [OE. whorvil the whirl of a spindle; akin to AS. hweorfa the whirl of a spindle, hweorfan to turn; cf. OD. worvel the whirl of a spindle. See Whirl, n. & v.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) A circle of two or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell. [1913 Webster] 3. (Spinning) The fly of a spindle. [1913 Webster]