volute
noun
[ vəˈl(j)uːt ]
• a spiral scroll characteristic of Ionic capitals and also used in Corinthian and composite capitals.
• a deep-water marine mollusc with a thick colourful spiral shell which is prized by collectors.
volute
adjective
• forming a spiral curve or curves.
• "a volute capital"
Origin:
mid 16th century: from French, or from Latin voluta, feminine past participle of volvere ‘to roll’.
