Caracols

/ˌkærəˈkoʊlz/ noun

Plural of caracol; multiple spiral patterns or snail-like shapes, particularly in architectural or decorative contexts.

Regular plural of 'caracol,' the Spanish/French term for snail and for spiral shapes inspired by snail shells. Used in English from the 16th century onward in architectural and design vocabularies.

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