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revolute

[ rev-uh-loot ]
/ ˈrɛv əˌlut /
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adjective Biology.
rolled backward or downward; rolled backward at the tip or margin, as a leaf.
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Origin of revolute

1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin revolūtus, past participle of revolvere to revolve

Words nearby revolute

revocation, revoice, revoke, revolt, revolting, revolute, revolution, revolutionary, Revolutionary calendar, Revolutionary War, Revolutionary Wars
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Words related to revolute

carouse, cut loose, debauch, mutiny, riot, run amok

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British Dictionary definitions for revolute

revolute
/ (ˈrɛvəˌluːt) /
adjective
(esp of the margins of a leaf) rolled backwards and downwards

Word Origin for revolute

C18: from Latin revolūtus rolled back; see revolve
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