2. (Geom.) The part of a spiral generated in one revolution
of the straight line about the pole. See {Spiral}, n.
[1913 Webster]
{Spire bearer}. (Paleon.) Same as {Spirifer}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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