HyperDic: involute

English > 2 senses of the word involute:
ADJECTIVEallinvolute, rolledespecially of petals or leaves in bud
allinvolute(of some shells) closely coiled so that the axis is obscured
English > involute: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningespecially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward.
Synonymrolled
Categorybotany, phytologyThe branch of biology that studies plants
Broadercoiledcurled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
Spanishespiral
English > involute: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(of some shells) closely coiled so that the axis is obscured.
Broadercoiledcurled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)

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