convolute

convolute
convolutely, adv.
/kon"veuh looht'/, v., convoluted, convoluting, adj.
v.t., v.i.
1. to coil up; form into a twisted shape.
adj.
2. rolled up together or with one part over another.
3. Bot. coiled up longitudinally so that one margin is within the coil and the other without, as the petals of cotton.
[1690-1700; < L convolutus rolled up, equiv. to convolu- (s. of convolvere to CONVOLVE) + -tus ptp. suffix]

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