convolute

verb

con·​vo·​lute ˈkän-və-ˌlüt 

convoluted; convoluting

: twist, coil

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin convolūtus, past participle of convolvere "to roll up, coil, twist" — more at convolve

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for convolute

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute
• kiwifruit

Medical Definition

convolute

adjective

con·​vo·​lute ˈkän-və-ˌlüt 

: rolled or wound together with one part upon another