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whorl

One entry found for whorl.
Main Entry: whorl
Pronunciation: primarystresshwor(-schwa)l, primarystresswodotr(-schwa)l, primarystress(h)wschwar(-schwa)l
Function: noun
: a fingerprint in which the central papillary ridges turn through at least one complete turn
[whorl illustration]