Italian Meaning of helix

elica

Other Italian words related to elica

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Definitions and Meaning of helix in English

Wordnet

helix (n)

a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

type genus of the family Helicidae

Webster

helix (n.)

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.

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elica

a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle, a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous serie

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helium group => gruppo dell'elio, helium => elio, helispherical => emisferico, helispheric => emisferico, helipterum manglesii => Helipterum manglesii,