helicoid

Definitions


[ˈhiːlɪkɔɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a helical or spiral object


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Origin:
late 17th century: from Greek helikoeidēs ‘of spiral form’, from helix, helik- (see helix)


[ˈhiːlɪkɔɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of the form of a helix or helicoid


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Origin:
late 17th century: from Greek helikoeidēs ‘of spiral form’, from helix, helik- (see helix)




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