helicograph

helicograph
/hel"i koh graf', -grahf'/, n.
an instrument for drawing helices.
[1850-55; HELICO- + -GRAPH]

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Universalium. 2010.

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  • helicograph — /hel i koh graf , grahf /, n. an instrument for drawing helices. [1850 55; HELICO + GRAPH] …   Useful english dictionary

  • helico- — a combining form meaning spiral ; used with this meaning and as a combining form of helix in the formation of compound words: helicograph. Also, esp. before a vowel, helic . [ < Gk heliko , comb. form of hélix] * * * …   Universalium

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  • helical —   a. spiral; pertaining to helix.    ♦ heliciform,    ♦ helicine,    ♦ helicoid, a.    ♦ helicograph, n. instrument for drawing spirals …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • helic- — combining form or helico Etymology: Greek helik , heliko , from helik , helix spiral more at helenium : helix : spiral helicine helicograph …   Useful english dictionary

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