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(və lo̵̅o̅t′)

noun

a spiral or twisting form; turn; whorl
Archit. a spiral scroll forming one of the chief features of Ionic and Corinthian capitals
Zool.
1. any of the turns or whorls of a spiral shell
2. any of a family (Volutidae) of saltwater gastropods often having brightly colored shells with an elongated opening

Origin: L voluta, orig., fem. of volutus, pp. of volvere, to roll: see walk

adjective

rolled up; spiraled
having a spirally shaped part

Related Forms:

voluted adjective

See volute in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A spiral scroll-like ornament such as that used on an Ionic capital.
a. A spiral formation, such as one of the whorls of a gastropod shell.
b. Any of various marine gastropod mollusks of the family Volutidae, having a spiral, often colorfully marked shell.

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Origin: French

Origin: , from Italian voluta

Origin: , from Latin volūta

Origin: , from feminine past participle of volvere, to turn, roll; see wel-² in Indo-European roots

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vo·lutˈed (-lo͞oˈtĭd) adjective

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