The difference between Samara and Whirligig

When used as nouns, samara means the winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple, whereas whirligig means anything that whirls or spins around, such as a toy top or a merry-go-round.

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  1. Samara as a noun:

    The winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple

  1. Whirligig as a noun:

    Anything that whirls or spins around, such as a toy top or a merry-go-round.

  2. Whirligig as a noun:

    A device incorporating spinning, wind-driven propellers or pinwheels, used as whimsical outdoor decoration in a garden or on a porch.

  3. Whirligig as a noun:

    A whirligig beetle.

  4. Whirligig as a noun:

    A device for punishing prisoners, comprising a wooden cage that rapidly spins around.

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