Synonyms

obvolute

American

[ob-vuh-loot] / ˈɒb vəˌlut /

adjective

rolled or turned in.
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 British

/ ˈɒbvəˌluːt /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of obvolute

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; see volute

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