helic-

combining form

variants or helico-
: helix : spiral
helical

Word History

Etymology

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 1 Oct. 2023.

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