Dictionary 1. (n.) A spiral scroll which forms the chief feature of the Ionic capital, and which, on a much smaller scale, is a feature in the Corinthian and Composite capitals. See Illust. of Capital, also Helix, and Stale.2. (n.) A spiral turn, as in certain shells. 3. (n.) Any voluta. Thesaurus anfractuous cirrus cochlear cochleate coil corkscrew corkscrewy curl curlicue evolute gyre helical helicoid helix involute kink ringlet roll screw screw-shaped scroll scrolled spiral spiroid swirl tendril turbinal turbinate twirl twist verticillate voluted volution vortex whirl whorl whorled |