Volution

Volution
Volution Vo*lu"tion, n. [Cf. LL. volutio an arch, vault.] [1913 Webster] 1. A spiral turn or wreath. [1913 Webster]

2. (Zo["o]l.) A whorl of a spiral shell. [1913 Webster]


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