Whorl
- Pronunciation
- /wɜːrl/
- Category
- Morphology
- Singular
- Whorl
- Plural
- Whorls
Definition
A circular arrangement of appendages (like leaves or petals) or animal body parts rattling from a common axis.
Etymology
Example
The antennae of the moth exhibited a whorl pattern.
Synonyms
- Circle
- Ring
Related Terms
- Antennae
- Petals
Usage Notes
In botany and zoology, a whorl is a circle of leaves or flowers arising from a single point or a circular formation of animal structures.