CONVOLUTE

convolute, convoluted

(adjective) rolled longitudinally upon itself; “a convolute petal”

twist, twist around, pervert, convolute, sophisticate

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”

convolve, convolute

(verb) curl, wind, or twist together

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

convolute (third-person singular simple present convolutes, present participle convoluting, simple past and past participle convoluted)

(transitive) To make unnecessarily complex.

(transitive) To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

Adjective

convolute (comparative more convolute, superlative most convolute)

Convoluted.

(botany, of a leaf) Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section. (A special case of imbricate.)

Source: Wiktionary


Con"vo*lute, a. Etym: [L. convolutus, p.p. of convolvere. See Convolve.] (Bot.)

Definition: Rolled or wound together, one part upon another; -- said of the leaves of plants in æstivation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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