Volute

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1. Noun

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. Noun

A spiral turn, as in certain shells.

3. Noun

Any voluta.

4. Noun

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
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