What does "helix" mean?
Helix: (Arch.) A caulicule or little volute under the abacus of the Corinthian capital.
Additional senses
- 2.(Anat.) The incurved margin or rim of the external ear. See Illust. of Ear.
- 3.(Zoöl.) 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.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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