Spiral
/ˈspaɪr.əl/noun
A curve that winds around a central point, moving farther away as it revolves around it.
Did you know?The spiral symbol has been used in many cultures to represent growth, evolution, and the cosmos, often associated with sacred geometry and spiritual practices.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*spei-
“to turn or to twist.”
Latin
Latin
spira
“a coil or a twist.”
Old French
Old French
spirale
“a winding or twisting form.”
Middle English
Middle English
spiral
“a winding or twisting shape.”
Modern English
English
spiral
“a curve that gradually increases in distance from a central point.”