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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

volute

/ˈvɒljuːt/ noun · British & US
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What does volute mean?

noun

A spiral shell form, especially in a volute shell, or a spiral ornament, such as a volute capital in architecture. In architecture, a volute is a spiral scroll or volute-shaped ornament, especially one used as a capital or base.

Example

"The volute shell was a prized find for the archaeologist, who carefully extracted it from the ancient site."

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