ˌhelə̇kˈtirēz, hə̇ˈliktəˌr- noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek heliktēres, plural of heliktēr anything twisted, from helik-, helix spiral — more at helenium
: a large genus of tropical trees and shrubs (family Sterculiaceae) with axillary flowers and fruits consisting of five twisted carpels — see screw tree