What is the meaning of the word "volute"?

Definitions:

  1. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops copy to clipboard noun
    • The slinky is a volute. copy to clipboard
  2. an ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center copy to clipboard noun
    • The volute is common in ancient architecture. copy to clipboard
  3. in the shape of a coil copy to clipboard adjective
    • The volute snake looked ready to strike. copy to clipboard

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