VOLUTE Vo*lute", n. Etym: [F. volute (cf. It. voluta), L. voluta, from volvere, volutum, to roll. See Voluble.]
1. (Arch.)
Defn: A spiral scroll which forms the chief feature of the Ionic
capital, and which, on a much smaller scale, is a feature in the
Corinthian and Composite capitals. See Illust. of Capital, also
Helix, and Stale.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A spiral turn, as in certain shells.
3. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any voluta. Volute spiring, a spring formed of a spiral scroll of plate, rod, or wire, extended or extensible in the direction of the axis of the coil, in which direction its elastic force is exerted and employed.
VOLUTED
Vo*lut"ed, a.
Defn: Having a volute, or spiral scroll.
VOLUTION
Vo*lu"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. LL. volutio an arch, vault.]