Whorl
Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrl/
Whorl (noun)
- a circular or spiral shape, like a fingerprint or shell.
- a group of leaves or flowers growing in a circle around a stem.
- a small spiral of hair, often found on the head.
Examples
- The artist painted a whorl on the vase.
- A whorl of smoke rose from the chimney.
Common collocations: whorl pattern, create a whorl, leaf whorl, form a whorl, hair whorl