whorl in German
whorl in German is Kringel, Windung, Wirbel — whorl means each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
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 Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
- noun A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
- noun A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.
- noun Any volution, as for example in the human ear or fingerprint.
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What is "whorl" in German?
"whorl" in German is Kringel, Windung, Wirbel. whorl means: Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
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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