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circumvolute

verb cir·cum·vo·lute \ (ˌ)sərˈkəmvəˌlüt , ¦sərkəmvō¦lüt \

Definition of circumvolute

-ed/-ing/-s
intransitive verb
: to wind or turn in volutions especially in an inward spiral (as of a snail shell or the capital scroll of an Ionic column)
transitive verb
: to encircle or entangle with something twisted or wound around

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Origin and Etymology of circumvolute

Latin circumvolutus, past participle of circumvolvere to revolve, roll around, from circum- + volvere to roll

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