whorl

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noun

1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
coil, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet,
gyre, scroll
• Derivationally related forms:
curl (for: curl), roll (for: roll), coil (for: coil)
• Hypernyms:
round shape
• Hyponyms:
corolla, calyx, verticil
2. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
- a coil of rope
• Syn:
coil, spiral, volute, helix
• Derivationally related forms:
helical (for: helix), volute (for: volute), spiral (for: spiral), coil (for: coil)
• Hypernyms:
structure, construction
• Hyponyms:
hank
3. a strand or cluster of hair
• Syn:
lock, curl, ringlet
• Derivationally related forms:
curly (for: curl), curl (for: curl)
• Hypernyms:
hair
• Hyponyms:
sausage curl, forelock, crimp, dreadlock
• Part Holonyms:
hairdo, hairstyle, hair style, coiffure, coif

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  coil, spiral, volute, helix, lock, curl, ringlet, roll, curlicue, gyre, scroll