Difference between Whorl and Curlicue

What is the difference between Whorl and Curlicue?

Whorl as a noun is a pattern of concentric circles. while Curlicue as a noun is a fancy twisting or curling shape made from a series of concentric circles.

Whorl

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A pattern of concentric circles. A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem. A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell. A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle, cf. 1460.

Curlicue

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A fancy twisting or curling shape made from a series of concentric circles.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make or adorn (something) with curlicues, or as if with curlicues

We hope you now know whether to use Whorl or Curlicue in your sentence.

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