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convolute


con·vo·lute

verb \ˈkän-və-ˌlüt\
con·vo·lut·edcon·vo·lut·ing

Definition of CONVOLUTE

: twist, coil

Origin of CONVOLUTE

Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere
First Known Use: 1698

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