volutiform

/vəˈluːtɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having the shape of a volute, especially in referring to a spiral shell or a spiral curve.

“The volutiform shape of the seashell caught the artist’s eye.”

2. noun

An organism or part that has a volutiform shape.

“The volutiform creature swam through the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • spiral
  • volute

Antonyms

  • linear
  • rectangular