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Whorl| Noun | 1. | whorl - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circlescorolla - (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; "we cultivate the flower for its corolla" calyx - (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green round shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles verticil - a whorl of leaves growing around a stem | | | 2. | whorl - a strand or cluster of hairhair - dense growth of hairs covering the body or parts of it (as on the human head); helps prevent heat loss; "he combed his hair" forelock - a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead crimp - a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled dreadlock - one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians | | | 3. | whorl - a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"hank - a coil of rope or wool or yarn structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex construction or entity; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" | |
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