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convolute

con·vo·lute [ kónvə lt ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle con·vo·lut·ed, present participle con·vo·lut·ing, 3rd person present singular con·vo·lutes)
Definition:
 
twist: to twist or coil something in folds
The snake's coils were tightly convoluted.



adjective 
Definition:
 
tightly twisted: describes petals or leaves that are rolled from the sides so that one side is wrapped around the other

[Late 17th century. < Latin convolut-, past participle of convolvere "twist around" < volvere "to roll"]

con·vo·lute·ly adverb
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