1. volute - Noun
2. volute - Adjective
3. volute - Adjective Satellite
A spiral scroll which forms the chief feature of the Ionic capital, and which, on a much smaller scale, is a feature in the Corinthian and Composite capitals. See Illust. of Capital, also Helix, and Stale.
A spiral turn, as in certain shells.
Any voluta.
Source: Webster's dictionary