What is the name of this "twisted" solid?

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One of my students asked me about the name of this solid:

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It's kind of twisted triangular prism with convex edges, the base is almost a Reuleaux Triangle with rounded corners. Any ideas?

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Is your prism-like figure like this? [click on figure]

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I have done a great number of these types of things (two animations below) but have never known them to have a particular name. In my 3D programs it's called as swirl.

Swirl animation Rotating Swirl