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Whorl Definition & Meaning

whorl
noun
  1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  2. a strand or cluster of hair
  3. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"

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What does whorl mean?
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) a strand or cluster of hair a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
What part of speech is whorl?
Whorl is a noun.
How many definitions does whorl have?
Whorl has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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