fluted
adjective
[ ˈfluːtɪd ]
• having flutes or grooves; ridged.
• "fluted pillars"
• (of a garment or part of a garment) having flared or trumpet-shaped frills.
• "a pretty floral dress with fluted sleeves"
flute
verb
• speak in a melodious way.
• "‘What do you do?’ she fluted"
• make flutes or grooves in.
• "the wood has been fluted to resemble Greek columns"
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French flahute, probably from Provençal flaüt, perhaps a blend of flaujol ‘flageolet’ + laüt ‘lute’.
