volution (redirected from volutions)

vo·lu·tion  (v-lshn)

n.

1. A turn or twist about a center; a spiral.

2. Zoology One of the whorls of a spiral gastropod shell.

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[From Latin voltus, past participle of volvere, to turn; see volute.]

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volution [vəˈluːʃən]

n

1. a rolling, revolving, or spiral form or motion

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a whorl of a spiral gastropod shell

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volution - a rolling or revolving motion         turning, turn - a movement in a new direction; "the turning of the wind"