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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