Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whorled

Adjective

/wɜːrld/

Definition

Having a pattern resembling a spiral or circle; arranged in a whorl.

Examples

The plant had whorled leaves that spiraled around the stem.
Some flowers, like certain orchids, display whorled petals for a striking appearance.
The whorled patterns of the seashells were fascinating to observe.

Meaning

The term ‘whorled’ describes a specific arrangement of leaves, petals, or other parts of a plant that grow in a circular pattern around a stem or a central axis.