convolute (redirected from convolutes)

con·vo·lute  (knv-lt)

adj.

Rolled or coiled together in overlapping whorls, as certain leaves, petals, or shells.

intr. & tr.v. con·vo·lut·ed, con·vo·lut·ing, con·vo·lutes

To coil or fold or cause to coil or fold in overlapping whorls.

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[Latin convoltus, past participle of convolvere, to convolve; see convolve.]

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convo·lutely adv.

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convolute [ˈkɒnvəˌluːt]

vb (tr)

to form into a twisted, coiled, or rolled shape

adj

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany rolled longitudinally upon itself a convolute petal

2. another word for convoluted [2]

[from Latin convolūtus rolled up, from convolvere to roll together, from volvere to turn]

convolutely  adv

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	convolute - curl, wind, or twist together convolve twist, bend, deform, flex, turn - cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
	2.	convolute - practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; "Don't twist my words" twist around, pervert, sophisticate, twist denote, refer - have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
Adj.	1.	convolute - rolled longitudinally upon itself; "a convolute petal" convoluted phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants coiled - curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals); "a coiled snake ready to strike"; "the rope lay coiled on the deck"

Translations

convolute

adj shell → spiralig aufgewunden; petal, leaf → eingerollt