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Definition of 'verticel'

From: GCIDE
  • Verticil \Ver"ti*cil\, n. [L. verticillus, dim. of vertex a whirl: cf. F. verticille. See Vertex.] (Bot.) A circle either of leaves or flowers about a stem at the same node; a whorl. [Written also verticel.] [1913 Webster]