obvolute

[ ob-vuh-loot ]

adjective

1. rolled or turned in.
2. Botany. noting or pertaining to a vernation in which two leaves are folded together in the bud so that one half of each is exterior and the other interior.

obvolute

/ ˈɒbvəˌluːt /

adjective

1. (of leaves or petals in the bud) folded so that the margins overlap each other
2. turned in or rolled

Derived Forms

• ˈobvoˌlutive, adjective
• ˌobvoˈlution, noun

Other Words From

• obvo·lution noun
• obvo·lutive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of obvolute¹

1750–60; < Latin obvolūtus (past participle of obvolvere to cover by wrapping up), equivalent to ob- ob- + volū-, base of volvere to turn, roll + -tus past participle suffix; volute

Word History and Origins

Origin of obvolute¹

C18: from Latin obvolūtus past participle of obvolvere, from ob- to, over + volvere to roll

Example Sentences

Obvolute: folded together, but the opposite leaves half inclosing each other.

From Project Gutenberg

Obvolute (in the bud), when the margins of one piece or leaf alternately overlap those of the opposite one.

From Project Gutenberg