Helix

Noun

 * 1)  A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
 * 2)  A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
 * 3)  The incurved rim of the external ear.

Synonyms

 * (curve): spiral (not in technical use)

Derived terms

 * alpha helix
 * double helix
 * helical
 * helically

Related terms

 * helicopter
 * left-handed
 * right-handed
 * spiral

Proper noun
Helix


 * 1)  A genus of land snail containing many species.

Thesaurus
cirrus, coil, corkscrew, curl, curlicue, evolute, gyre, involute, kink, ringlet, roll, screw, scroll, spiral, swirl, tendril, twirl, twist, volute, volution, vortex, whirl, whorl

Etymology
From helix <  ἕλιξ‎: (helix) "something twisted or spiral"

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