whorl

n 1: a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles [syn:

{coil}, {roll}, {curl}, {curlicue}, {ringlet}, {gyre},

{scroll}]

2: a strand or cluster of hair [syn: {lock}, {curl}, {ringlet}]

3: something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of

rope" [syn: {coil}, {spiral}, {volute}, {helix}]