helix vs whorl

helix and whorl both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
helix	Yes	No	No	No
whorl	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, helix and whorl are synonyms defined as:

helix and whorl: a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

Other synonyms of helix include coil, spiral, volute.

helix (noun)	whorl (noun)
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops	a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle	lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl
	a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)