#1 whorl n. [coil, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll] a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals). wn
#2 whorl n. [lock, curl, ringlet] a strand or cluster of hair. wn
#3 whorl n. [coil, spiral, volute, helix] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope". wn
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