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Helix word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "helix" word

[noun] type genus of the family Helicidae
[noun] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
[noun] a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
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\He"lix\, n.; pl. L. {Helices}, E. {Helixes}. [L. helix, Gr. ?, ?, fr. ? to turn round; cf. L. volvere, and E. volute, voluble.] 1. (Geom.) A nonplane curve whose tangents are all equally inclined to a given plane. The common helix is the curve formed by the thread of the ordinary screw. It is distinguished from the spiral, all the convolutions of which are in the plane. 2. (Arch.) A caulicule or little volute under the abacus of the Corinthian capital. 3. (Anat.) The incurved margin or rim of the external ear. See Illust. of {Ear}. 4. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of land snails, including a large number of species. Note: The genus originally included nearly all shells, but is now greatly restricted. See {Snail}, {Pulmonifera}.

Synonyms for helix

coil, genus Helix, spiral, spiral, volute, whorl

See also: brown snail | construction | curve | curved shape | edible snail | family Helicidae | garden snail | hank | Helicidae | Helix aspersa | Helix hortensis | Helix pomatia | mollusk genus | structure |

Related terms: cirrus, coil, corkscrew, curl, curlicue, evolute, gyre, involute, kink, ringlet, roll, screw, scroll, spiral, swirl, tendril, twirl, twist, volute, volution, vortex, whirl, whorl

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Let's analyse "helix" as pure text. This string has Five letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: XILEH. Average typing speed for these characters is 1430 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: helix: 5 + 9 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: helix: 8 + 5 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 31, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
X (1) 24 Queen of Wands Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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