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Definition of Volute

1. Noun. Ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center.

2. Adjective. In the shape of a coil.

3. Noun. A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops. "A coil of rope"

Definition of Volute

1. n. A spiral scroll which forms the chief feature of the Ionic capital, and which, on a much smaller scale, is a feature in the Corinthian and Composite capitals. See Illust. of Capital, also Helix, and Stale.

2. n. A spiral scroll which forms the chief feature of the Ionic capital, and which, on a much smaller scale, is a feature in the Corinthian and Composite capitals. See Illust. of Capital, also Helix, and Stale.

Definition of Volute

1. Noun. (architecture) The spiral curve on an Ionic capital. ¹

2. Noun. (zoology) The spirls or whorls on a gastropod's shell. ¹

3. Noun. (zoology) Any marine gastropod of the (super)family (spelink Volutidae). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Volute

1. a spiral architectural ornament [n -S] : VOLUTED [adj]

Medical Definition of Volute

1. 1. A spiral scroll which forms the chief feature of the Ionic capital, and which, on a much smaller scale, is a feature in the Corinthian and Composite capitals. 2. A spiral turn, as in certain shells. 3. Any voluta. Volute spiring, a spring formed of a spiral scroll of plate, rod, or wire, extended or extensible in the direction of the axis of the coil, in which direction its elastic force is exerted and employed. Origin: F. Volute (cf. It. Voluta), L. Voluta, from volvere, volutum, to roll. See Voluble. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Volute

volupere voluperes volupties voluptuaries voluptuary voluptuously voluptuousnesses volupty voluspa voluspas

voluta volutation volutations volute (current term) volute spring voluted volutes volutin volutin granule volutin granules

volutins volution volutions volutoid volvae volvas volvate

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