In molecular biology the protein domain Whirly is a transcription factor commonly found in plants. This means they aid the transcription of genes from DNA into a complementary copy of mRNA.

Gravikords, Whirlies and Pyrophones: Experimental Musical Instruments by Bart Hopkin (review)
Gravikords, whirlies & pyrophones, experimental music instruments - ELLI-CD-3530
WORD BIRD AND THE WHIRLIES - STORY BOOK
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Paperbacks; Author sings the praises of the gravikord, whirlie and pyrophone Intriguing book/CD package also explores the `sonic pro...