spiraal

Dutch (Brabantic)

/spiˈraːl/

noun
Definitions
  • (geometry) A spiral.
  • (chiefly diminutive) An intrauterine device, a IUD.

Etymology

Borrowed from French spirale derived from Latin spiralis, spira (a coil) derived from Ancient Greek σπείρα (coil, wreath, twist).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σπείρα

Gloss

coil, wreath, twist

Concept
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Modern world

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Person/Thing

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