whorl
Pronunciation:
/wɜː(ɹ)l/noun
Definitions
A pattern of concentric circles.
A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.
Any volution, as for example in the human ear or fingerprint.
verb
Definitions
To form a pattern of concentric circles.