Multispiral

Multispiral
Multispiral Mul`ti*spi"ral, a. [Multi- + spiral.] (Zo["o]l.) Having numerous spiral coils round a center or nucleus; -- said of the opercula of certain shells. [1913 Webster]

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  • multispiral — mul·ti·spiral …   English syllables

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