Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Whorl

• (n. & v.) A circle of two or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
• (n. & v.) A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.
• (n. & v.) The fly of a spindle.

Synonyms of Whorl

• Coil
• Roll
• Curl
• Curlicue
• Ringlet
• Gyre
• Scroll
• Lock
• Curl
• Ringlet
• Coil
• Spiral
• Volute
• Helix

Antonyms of Whorl

Homophones of Whorl

• Werle
• Whirl
• Wurl