supervolute

English

Etymology

Latin supervolutus, past participle of supervolvere to roll over; super over + volvere to roll.

Adjective

supervolute (comparative more supervolute, superlative most supervolute)

  1. (botany) Having a plaited and convolute arrangement in the bud, as in the morning glory.

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