Volute
/vəˈluːt/noun
A spiral or scroll-like ornament, especially in architecture.
Did you know?The volute is often associated with the spiral shape of the nautilus shell, symbolizing growth, evolution, and the universe's cyclical nature in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
voluta
“A scroll or a rolled-up object.”
14th Century
Old French
volute
“A spiral ornament or design.”
16th Century
Italian
voluta
“A scroll or spiral form in architectural elements.”
Modern English
English
volute
“A decorative spiral element, particularly in classical architecture.”