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/mæl ˈhwɔːrl/ · mal·whorl
noun
- A fingerprint pattern characterized by a circular or spiral shape, typically found on the fingertips of males. The forensic expert examined the male whorl on the suspect's fingerprint to determine their identity.
- In botany, a male whorl refers to the arrangement of male reproductive organs in a flower. The male whorl of the flower consisted of five stamens, each containing a pollen-producing anther.
Did you know? The study of fingerprint patterns, including male whorls, has been used in forensic science to identify individuals and solve crimes since the early 20th century.