WHORL


Meaning of WHORL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (h)wɜ:(r)l, AM (h)wɔ:(r)l ]

( whorls)

A whorl is a spiral shape, for example the pattern on the tips of your fingers. ( LITERARY )

He stared at the whorls and lines of her fingertips.

...dense whorls of red-purple flowers.

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