circa 1560, "a spiral thing"
from Greek ἕλιξ (hélix) "anything twisted, winding, or spiral; the tendril of a vine; outer ear; (math.) a spiral line"
from PIE *welH- "to turn"
Compare aelix
~☉~ | lucid definition; added layer of lucidity, or aethereal context |
⚜ | classic definition |
☣ | artificium definition; usually words which have undergone a warped evolution, or a complete perversion of the original sense |