whorl (n.)
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
[ Syn: coil , roll , curl , curlicue , ringlet , gyre , scroll ]
a strand or cluster of hair
[ Syn: lock , curl , ringlet ]
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; a coil of rope
[ Syn: coil , spiral , volute , helix ]