Word of the day · Monday 28 September 2026
whorl
noun something that turns or goes around in a circle
noun a pattern that is made by a series of circles that turn around a center point
Definition from the free dictionary API.
Meaning: (noun) something that turns or goes around in a circle
Also: (noun) a pattern that is made by a series of circles that turn around a center point
Pronounced: ˈwɚl
In a sentence: a whorl of smoke
Quick way to remember: spiral patterns in nature
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