Volute
vəˈlüt
Noun
- A spiral or scroll-shaped form.
- A spiral scroll-shaped ornament forming the chief feature of the Ionic capital.
- Any of various marine gastropod mollusks (family Volutidae) with a thick short-spired shell.
Adjective
- Having a spiral or scroll-shaped form; rolled up.
- Having a part of spiral form or operating with a rotary action — used especially of machinery.
Example Sentences
“The barista poured a perfect volute of steamed milk right into the center of my latte.”
“The bakery’s signature cinnamon roll has a delicate volute shape that makes it almost too pretty to eat.”
“The climbing ivy has wrapped itself into a natural volute pattern winding around the back porch railing.”
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