[vəˈluːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a spiral scroll characteristic of Ionic capitals and also used in Corinthian and composite capitals

- a deep-water marine mollusc with a thick colourful spiral shell which is prized by collectors


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French, or from Latin voluta, feminine past participle of volvere ‘to roll’

[vəˈluːt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- forming a spiral curve or curves
(e.g: a volute capital)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French, or from Latin voluta, feminine past participle of volvere ‘to roll’