Type genus of the family Helicidae
Noun
type genus of the family Helicidae
Noun
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
Noun
a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
n.
A nonplane curve whose tangents are all equally inclined to
a given plane. The common helix is the curve formed by the thread of
the ordinary screw. It is distinguished from the spiral, all the
convolutions of which are in the plane.
n.
A caulicule or little volute under the abacus of the
Corinthian capital.
n.
The incurved margin or rim of the external ear. See Illust.
of Ear.
n.
A genus of land snails, including a large number of species.
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