Definition of OBVOLUTE

obvolute

Adj

  • overlapping; contorted; convoluted
  • Having two opposite leaves, each with one edge overlapping the nearest edge of the other.
  • Having a circle of several leaves or petals which overlap in that manner.

Adjective

  • Rolled or turned inward, with edges overlapping.

Examples

  • The obvolute arrangement of letters made it hard to spot any bingos.

Origin / Etymology

Latin obvolutus, past participle of obvolvere to wrap around.

Scrabble Score: 13

obvolute: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
obvolute: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
obvolute: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

obvolute: valid Words With Friends Word