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helic-

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variants: or helico-

Definition of helic-

: helix : spiral helical

History and Etymology for helic-

Greek helik-, heliko-, from helik-, helix spiral — more at helix

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“Helic-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helic-. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.

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