whorled

[ wawrld, wurld, hwawrld, hwurld ]

adjective

1. having a whorl or whorls.
2. disposed in the form of a whorl, as leaves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of whorled¹

First recorded in 1770–80; whorl + -ed ³

Example Sentences

On the other hand, the whorled character of the core can hardly fail to be recognised.

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The cells composing the whorled filaments are beaded or moniliform, and are prolonged into colourless hair-like points.

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The pretty, close-whorled spirals, placed one against the other on the same level, have a very pleasing general effect.

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Here you have a choice between Leaves alternate or clustered and Leaves opposite or whorled.

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Evergreen shrubs or trees, leaves opposite or whorled, sessile, scale-like or short-linear; fruit berry-like; seeds 1-3.

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Related Words

• circling
• coiled