gyre

Noun
  1. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) (synset 113898609)
    is a type of: round shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
    subtypes:
    • corolla - (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
    • 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
    • verticil - a whorl of leaves growing around a stem
    same as: coil, curl, curlicue, ringlet, roll, scroll, whorl

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