whorl

Noun

• a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
  • a coil of rope
    

• a strand or cluster of hair

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  coil , spiral , volute , helix , lock , curl , ringlet , roll , curlicue , gyre , scroll