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whorled

adjective

1. in the shape of a coil

• Syn:

↑coiling, ↑helical, ↑spiral, ↑spiraling, ↑volute, ↑voluted, ↑turbinate

• Similar to: ↑coiled

• Derivationally related forms: ↑volute (for: ↑volute), ↑helix (for: ↑helical)

2. forming one or more whorls (especially a whorl of leaves around a stem)

• Syn: ↑verticillate, ↑verticillated

• Similar to: ↑cyclic

Useful english dictionary. 2012.