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whorl [(h)wurl] Etymology: ME, hwarwy a spiral turn, such as one of the turns of the cochlea or of the dermal ridges that form fingerprints. whorl [hwerl] a spiral arrangement, as in the ridges on the finger that make up a fingerprint.
whorl a spiral arrangement, as in the hairs that go to make up a cowlick. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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