whorls
Pronunciation: [wɜrlz]
Word
Context: “nature”
(noun) whorls are circular patterns or spirals that can be found in nature. Think about the rings on a tree stump or the way some leaves grow. They often look like spirals or circles.
Example
The tree had beautiful whorls from its many years of growth.
Example
There were no whorls on the plant, making it look very plain.
Example
What kind of whorls can you see in the patterns on flowers?
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