'Whorl' definitions:

Definition of 'whorl'

From: WordNet
noun
A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) [syn: coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll]
noun
A strand or cluster of hair [syn: lock, curl, ringlet, whorl]
noun
A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope" [syn: coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix]

Definition of 'Whorl'

From: GCIDE
  • Whorl \Whorl\, n. [OE. whorvil the whirl of a spindle; akin to AS. hweorfa the whirl of a spindle, hweorfan to turn; cf. OD. worvel the whirl of a spindle. See Whirl, n. & v.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Bot.) A circle of two or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Spinning) The fly of a spindle. [1913 Webster]