whorl in German
whorl in German is Kringel, Windung, Wirbel — whorl means one ring or turn within a pattern of circles, ovals or a spiral shape.
whorl in German
Kringel
Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
Windung
Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
Wirbel
Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
Spinnwirtel
A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle. [from c. 1460]
What does "whorl" mean?
- noun One ring or turn within a pattern of circles, ovals or a spiral shape.
- noun A ring of three or more leaves or flowers growing around the same point on a stem.
- noun One full turn of the coiled, pointed shell of a snail-like creature.
- noun A curved, spiralling shape, as seen in a fingerprint or in the ear.
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What is "whorl" in German?
"whorl" in German is Kringel, Windung, Wirbel. whorl means: One ring or turn within a pattern of circles, ovals or a spiral shape.
Are there other ways to say "whorl" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "whorl": Kringel, Windung, Wirbel, Spinnwirtel.
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