名詞 helix:

1. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
   同義詞：spiral
2. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
   同義詞：coil, spiral, volute, whorl
3. type genus of the family Helicidae
   同義詞：genus Helix

1. Having a shape approximating that of a helix.
   近似螺旋形的，近似螺旋線的
2. Some biological molecules have the form of a helix.
   有些生物分子呈螺旋狀。

he.lix

n.（名詞）
【復數】 he.lix.es 或 hel.i.ces [hμl.-sôz., hô.l-]
Mathematics A three-dimensional curve that lies on a cylinder or cone, so that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant.
【數學】 螺旋線：附著于圓柱體或圓錐體之上的三維曲線，其垂直于中軸線的平面角是一個恒量
A spiral form or structure.
螺旋形狀或結構
Anatomy The folded rim of skin and cartilage around most of the outer ear.
【解剖學】 耳輪：彎折的皮膚邊緣，耳廓周圍的軟骨
Architecture A volute on a Corinthian or Ionic capital.
【建筑學】 螺旋飾：科林斯式風格或愛奧尼亞柱式的柱頭上的螺旋形

來源：
Latin
拉丁語
from Greek * see wel- 2
源自 希臘語 *參見 wel- 2