What does volute mean?
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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