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whorl vs corolla

corolla vs whorl

whorl and corolla both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whorl Yes No No No
corolla Yes No No No
As nouns, corolla is a hyponym of whorl; that is, corolla is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than whorl:
  • whorl: a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  • corolla: (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
Other hyponyms of whorl include calyx, verticil.
whorl (noun) corolla (noun)
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
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)
Difference between whorl and corolla

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