definition of
whorl

[1] #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] #2 whorl n. [lock, curl, ringlet] a strand or cluster of hair. wn

[3] #3 whorl n. [coil, spiral, volute, helix] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope". wn