ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Helicine

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Helicine is an adjective meaning (uncommon) Of, related to, or being a helix.

Meaning

(uncommon) Of, related to, or being a helix.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: spiral
The children's slide had a spirally helicine shape I had never seen before.

Synonyms for helicine

Depending on context, synonyms include helical, spiral.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heliastic, heliological, heliobacterial, heliographical, helicicultural, helvellic.

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