convolute

Definition of Convolute in English :

1. convolute, convolve

curl, wind, or twist together

practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

Example Sentences:
'Don't twist my words'

3. convolute, convoluted

rolled longitudinally upon itself

Example Sentences:
'a convolute petal'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Convolute

verb (transitive)

1.

to form into a twisted, coiled, or rolled shape

adjective

2. botany

rolled longitudinally upon itself

a convolute petal

3. another word for convoluted (sense 2)

adjective

1.

rolled up in the form of a spiral with the coils falling one upon the other, as in leaves or shells; coiled

verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈconvoˌluted or ˈconvoˌluting

2.

to wind around; coil

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.