Pattern of spirals on a fingerprint (5)

I believe the answer is:

whorl

(Other definitions for whorl that I've seen before include "Convolution eg in the ear" , "Fingerprint's circular ridge" , "Loopy shape" , "botanical feature" , "ring of leaves" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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