whorl

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, gyre, ringlet, roll, scroll
  2. A strand or cluster of hair (synset 105265220)
    is a type of: hair - a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
    subtypes:
    • sausage curl - a fat sausage-shaped curl
    • 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
    is a part of: coif, coiffure, hair style, hairdo, hairstyle - the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
    same as: curl, lock, ringlet
  3. A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops (synset 103069428)
    "a coil of rope"
    is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
    subtypes: hank - a coil of rope or wool or yarn
    same as: coil, helix, spiral, volute

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