whorl in Portuguese
whorl in Portuguese is verticilo, fusaiola — whorl means one ring or turn within a pattern of circles, ovals or a spiral shape.
whorl in Portuguese
verticilo
(botany) A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
fusaiola
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 Portuguese?
"whorl" in Portuguese is verticilo, fusaiola. whorl means: One ring or turn within a pattern of circles, ovals or a spiral shape.
Are there other ways to say "whorl" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "whorl": verticilo, fusaiola.
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