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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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