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OBVOLUTE
Etymology
Adjective
obvolute (comparative more obvolute, superlative most obvolute)
overlapping; contorted; convoluted
(botany) Having two opposite leaves, each with one edge overlapping the nearest edge of the other.
(botany) Having a circle of several leaves or petals which overlap in that manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ob"vo*lute, Ob`vo*lu"ted, a. Etym: [L. obvolutus, p.p. of obvolvere to wrap round; ob (see Ob-) + volvere to roll.]
Definition: Overlapping; contorted; convolute; -- applied primarily, in botany, to two opposite leaves, each of which has one edge overlapping the nearest edge of the other, and secondarily to a circle of several leaves or petals which thus overlap.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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