VOLUTE

Volute

A volute is a spiral scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column. It was later incorporated into Corinthian order and Composite column capitals. Four are normally to be found on an Ionic capital, eight on Composite capitals and smaller versions on the Corinthian capital.

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volute

Noun

  1. The spiral curve on an Ionic capital.
  2. The spirls or whorls on a gastropod's shell.
  3. Any marine gastropod of the (super)family ''''.


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