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1. (botany) rolled longitudinally upon itself
   "a convolute petal";
   - convoluted

1. Curl, wind, or twist together
   - convolve
    
2. Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
   "Don't convolute my words";
   - twist, twist around, pervert, sophisticate

Derived forms: convoluted, convolutes, convoluting

See also: coiled

Type of: bend, deform, denote, flex, refer, turn, twist

Encyclopedia: Convolute