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convolute (adj.)

"rolled up together," 1794, from Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere "to roll together," from assimilated form of com "with, together" (see con-) + volvere "to roll," from PIE root *wel- (3) "to turn, revolve." The noun meaning "something convoluted" is from 1846.

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Definitions of convolute from WordNet
1
convolute (v.)
curl, wind, or twist together;
Synonyms: convolve
convolute (v.)
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive;
Synonyms: twist / twist around / pervert / sophisticate
2
convolute (adj.)
rolled longitudinally upon itself;
a convolute petal
Synonyms: convoluted
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