Volute

[vә'lju:t]

Definition

(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.

(n.) A spiral turn, as in certain shells.

(n.) Any voluta.

Edited by Julius

Definition

n. a spiral scroll used in the Ionic and Corinthian capitals: a kind of spiral shell chiefly tropical: whorl of a spiral shell.—adj. (bot.) rolled up in any direction.—adj. Volū′ted having a volute.—n. Volū′tion a convolution: a whorl.—adj. Vol′ūtoid like a volute.

Edited by Gertrude

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