whirlicote

/ˈhwɜːrlɪkoʊt, ˈhwɜːrlɪkɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

a whirlpool or whirlpool-like motion, especially in the air or around a person or object.

“The whirlicote of leaves swirled around the tree trunk.”

Synonyms

  • eddy
  • whirlpool

Antonyms

  • calm
  • stillness