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volute

 

[ หˆvษ’ljuหt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture

A spiral scroll-like ornament found in the capitals of Ionic or Corinthian columns.

Synonyms

acanthus leaf, scroll, spiral ornament

Examples of usage

  • The volute is a distinctive feature of classical architecture.
  • The volute is often used to decorate the tops of columns.
  • The intricate design of the volute adds elegance to the structure.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

A spiral or scroll-like structure, such as the shell of a mollusk.

Synonyms

coiled structure, spiral shell, spiraled form

Examples of usage

  • The volute of the snail shell provides protection for the animal.
  • The intricate patterns on the volute of the shell are beautiful.
  • The volute shape allows the mollusk to retreat into its shell.

Translations

Translations of the word "volute" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น voluta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฒเฅ‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Volute

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ volut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปัŽั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ woluta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒชใƒฅใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท volute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ voluta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท volรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณผ๋ฃจํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ุฒูˆู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voluta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voluta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถกๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voluta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ volute

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะพะปัŽั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ volรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ voluta

Etymology

The word 'volute' originated from the Latin word 'volลซta', which means a spiral or scroll. It has been used in architecture to describe the spiral ornament on columns since ancient times. In biology, the term 'volute' refers to the spiral or scroll-like structure of shells, particularly in mollusks. The word has evolved over centuries to represent the distinctive spiral shapes found in various natural and man-made forms.

See also: convolute, convoluted.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,361 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.