whorl
whorl
noun\ˈhwor(-ə)l, ˈwȯr(-ə)l, ˈ(h)wər(-ə)l\
Definition of WHORL
: a fingerprint in which the central papillary ridges turn through at least one complete turn
Illustration of WHORL
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\ˈhwor(-ə)l, ˈwȯr(-ə)l, ˈ(h)wər(-ə)l\
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