whorled

[US]/'hwə:ld/
[UK]/hwɔrld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. characterized by swirls; arranged in a spiral or concentric circles; having a spiral form

Phrases & Collocations

whorled leaves

whorled pattern

Example Sentences

whorled flower parts; a whorled textile pattern.

Any of several New World aquatic herbs of the genus Cabomba, having entire, alternate floating leaves and finely divided, opposite or whorled submersed leaves.

Leaves basal and cauline, alternate, rarely opposite or whorled, simple or variously compound, palmately nerved, rarely penninerved, with or without stipules.

The whorled pattern on the seashell was mesmerizing.

The plant had delicate whorled leaves.

The artist used a whorled design in her latest painting.

The whorled staircase spiraled up to the top of the tower.

The whorled texture of the fabric added depth to the garment.

The seashell displayed a beautiful whorled shape.

The whorled petals of the flower unfurled in the sunlight.

The scientist studied the whorled growth pattern of the plant.

The whorled vine wrapped itself around the tree trunk.

The potter created a vase with a whorled design.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now