English Explanatory Dictionary

obvolute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. overlapping; contorted; convoluted
  2. Having two opposite leaves, each with one edge overlapping the nearest edge of the other.
  3. Having a circle of several leaves or petals which overlap in that manner.

Word forms

obvolute more obvolute most obvolute obvoluted

Etymology

From Latin obvolutus, past participle of obvolvere to wrap around.

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