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Convolute

Convolute Meaning & Definition
Convolute Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Convolute?

[adj] (botany) rolled longitudinally upon itself:" a convolute petal"
[v] practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
[v] curl, wind, or twist together

Synonyms | Synonyms for Convolute: coiled | convolve | pervert | sophisticate | twist | twist around

Related Terms | Find terms related to Convolute:

See Also | bend | deform | denote | refer | turn | twist

Convolute In Webster's Dictionary

\Con"vo*lute\, a. [L. convolutus, p. p. of convolvere. See {Convolve}.] (Bot.) Rolled or wound together, one part upon another; -- said of the leaves of plants in [ae]stivation.

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