helix

• ⇰ कुण्डल
• ⇰ कुण्डली
• ⇰ कर्णसर्पिला
• ⇰ कुंडली
• ⇰ कुण्डलाकार पदार्थ

• ⇰ 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.
• ⇰ A caulicule or little volute under the abacus of the Corinthian capital.
• ⇰ The incurved margin or rim of the external ear. See >Illust. > of Ear>.
• ⇰ A genus of land snails, including a large number of species.