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spire (2)
spire [ spīr ] (plural spires)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. spiral: a spiral or coil
2. convolution of spiral: a convolution of a spiral or coil
[Late 16th century. Via Latin spira "coil" < Greek speira]
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