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con·vo·lute
I. \ˈkänvəˌlüt also -əlˌyüt, usu -üd.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere to enfold, enwrap — more at convolve
transitive verb
1. : to twist or coil around (an object)
2. : to make convolute : twist
< convoluting and entangling his phrases — George Saintsbury >
intransitive verb
: twist, coil : assume twisted or tangled form
< grief had convoluted into manomania — Edgar Saltus >
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin convolutus
: rolled or wound together one part upon another : coiled — used especially of cotyledons, of flowers or leaves in the bud, or of discoid shells having the inner whorls somewhat concealed by the outer
• con·vo·lute·ly adverb |