ἑλῐ́κ-η,ἡ, (ἕλιξ)
A. winding: hence,
I. the constellation of the Great Bear, from itsrevolving roundthe pole, Arat. 37 , A.R. 3.1195 .
II. convolutionof a spiral shell, Arist. HA 524b12 , PA 680a22 ,al.; of the bowels, ib. 682a15 ; of the ear, Id. GA 781b15 .
III. in Arcadia,crack willow, Salix fragilis, from its pliant nature, Thphr. HP 3.13.7 .