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helix

Helix is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter H and ends with the letter X for which we found 4 definitions.

Definition
(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.
(n.) A caulicule or little volute under the abacus of the Corinthian capital.
(n.) The incurved margin or rim of the external ear. See Illust. of Ear.
(n.) A genus of land snails including a large number of species.

Syllable Information

The word helix is a 5 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for helix is: he-lix


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