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English noun: whorl

1. whorl (shape) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)


Synonymscoil, curl, curlicue, gyre, ringlet, roll, scroll


Broader (hypernym)round shape


Narrower (hyponym)calyx, corolla, verticil

2. whorl (body) a strand or cluster of hair


Synonymscurl, lock, ringlet


Broader (hypernym)hair


Narrower (hyponym)crimp, dreadlock, forelock, sausage curl


Part meronymcoif, coiffure, hair style, hairdo, hairstyle

3. whorl (artifact) a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops


SamplesA coil of rope.


Synonymscoil, helix, spiral, volute


Broader (hypernym)construction, structure


Narrower (hyponym)hank









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