helix

as inknot

as inspiral
as intwist
as inwhorl
as incoil
as inconvolution
as incurve

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Synonyms for helix

noun bow, loop

Antonyms for helix

More words related to helix

coil

noun. thread that curls

convolution

noun. loop, spiral

curve

noun. arched, rounded line or object

curves

noun. arched, rounded line or object

knot

noun. bow, loop

spiral

noun. curled shape

Word Origin & History

"a spiral thing," 1560s, from Latin helix "spiral," from Greek helix (genitive helikos), related to eilein "to turn, twist, roll," from PIE *wel-ik-, from root *wel- "to turn, revolve" (see volvox).

Example Sentences for helix

Sometimes the helix is prolonged so as to divide the concha in two.

The expanded metal covering was also wire tied to the helix.

For ornaments they have a stick in the helix, or simple ornament in the ear-lobe.

Does the current in the wire at the top of the helix move east or west?

Helix (Theba) cartusiana (first noticed near a Carthusian monastery).

The antihelix may be so developed as to rise in front of the helix—Wildermuth's ear.

The figure appears to be intended to represent Helix Nux-denticulata.

A sub-genus of Helix, corresponding with the genus Achatina, Auct.

Rounded like a globe or ball, as the species of Helix, represented in fig. 268.

Between the helix and the antihelix is the fossa of the helix.