heliciform

Meanings

• noun

  A heliciform structure is a spiral or helix-shaped organ or part, such as the helix of a snail's shell or the spiral grooves on the inside of a pine cone.

  - "The heliciform structure of a pine cone facilitates the dispersal of its seeds."
  - "The fossilized remains of an ancient heliciform organ were discovered in the rock formation."

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Variants

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helicopter , helicoptered , helicoptering , helicopters

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'helix' (spiral) and 'forma' (shape)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'heliciform' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it is an essential term in various scientific and technical fields.

2. The spiral patterns found in nature, such as the heliciform structure of a pine cone, have inspired artists, architects, and mathematicians for centuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. helix: A three-dimensional spiral shape, as in a DNA helix or a spiral staircase.

2. helicoid: A helical or spiral-shaped structure, as in a helicoid spring or a helicoidal gear.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'heliciform' has been used to describe the intricate, winding patterns of certain narratives or poetic structures.

How to Memorize "heliciform"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a snail's shell or a pine cone to understand the heliciform structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heliciform' with the image of a spiral or helix-shaped structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'heliciform' comes from the Greek words 'helix' (spiral) and 'forma' (shape).

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