twirligign.
/ˈtwəːlɪɡɪɡ/ A twirly pattern; a whirligig.
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the world > space > shape > curvature > coil > [noun] > a spiral > spiral design or figure
tirlie-whirlie1755
twirligig1902
society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > ornamental art and craft > pattern or design > [noun] > curves or spirals
oundingc1390
bendc1535
wrall1540
tirl1597
scroll1611
gadroon1694
scroll-work1739
queen's pattern1769
rinceau1773
cartouchea1776
curlicue1844
wave1845
scrollage1847
ogee1851
rope border1855
gadrooning1856
rope-work1866
vermiculation1866
ringing1885
scrollery1892
twirligig1902
C-scroll1904
trumpet spiral1936
trumpet pattern1937
koru1938
1902 H. Belloc Path to Rome 58 Investigating the twirligigs of the brain to find out where the soul is.
1903 19th Cent. June 950 A lumpish, putty-coloured object..embossed all over with serpentine flourishes and twirligigs.
1942 R. A. Knox In Soft Garments ii. 11 Take those twirligigs in our brains which are concomitant..of our thoughts.
1980 Washington Post 2 Nov. (Bk. World) 9/4 The dress with an orange twirligig pattern worn by Mrs Umphelby.
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