Whorl

/wɜː(ɹ)l/

noun

  1. A pattern of concentric circles.

  2. A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.

  3. A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.

verb

  1. To form a pattern of concentric circles.

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