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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Your Query of 'helix' Resulted in 1 Matches Displaying Items 1 through 1 Definitions helix noun (helixes, pl2=helices) (mathematics) A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase. (architecture) A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital. (anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear. Translations:  French: hélice (trans-mid) proper noun Helix (zoology) A genus of land snail containing many species. Translations: Etymology: From helixLatin, helix < Ancient Greek (polytonic, á") (helix) "something twisted or spiral"        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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