whorl

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Whorl, a single coil in the spire of a gasteropod shell.

From A Guide for the Study of Animals by Lucas, Frederic

Even though this extension may be used, all types of whorls are grouped together under the general classification of "Whorl" and are designated by the letter "W".

From The Science of Fingerprints Classification and Uses by Hoover, J. Edgar (John Edgar)

Whorl, an arrangement of leaves, &c., in circles around the stem.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa

I Whorl, 7/8 in., 1-1/8 in., 1-3/8 in., 1-5/8 in. and 2-1/2 in. dia.

From Illustrated Catalogue of Cotton Machinery by Company, Howard & Bullough American Machine

Whorl, hworl, n. a number of leaves in a circle round the stem: a turn in a spiral shell: a volution—e.g. in the ear: the fly of a spindle.—p.adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various