convolute Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb curl, wind, or twist together
    convolve.
  2. verb practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
    twist; pervert; sophisticate; twist around.
    • Don't twist my words
  3. adjective satellite rolled longitudinally upon itself
    convoluted.
    • a convolute petal

WordNet

Con"vo*lute adjective
Etymology
L. convolutus, p.p. of convolvere. See Convolve.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) Rolled or wound together, one part upon another; -- said of the leaves of plants in æstivation.

Webster 1913