whorl
whorl
verb
To move or cause to move in a swirling or spiral motion.
"The smoke began to whorl upwards."
noun
A circular or spiral arrangement of parts, such as leaves, petals, or a fingerprint.
"The fingerprint showed a distinct whorl pattern."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: coil, spiral, volute, helix, curl, ringlet, scroll, roll, gyre, curlicue