Volute /(?)/

Vo·lute

Volute

n.
  1. 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. (Arch.)
  2. A spiral turn, as in certain shells. (Zool.)
  3. Any voluta. (Zool.)

Phrases & Compounds
Volute spiring
a spring formed of a spiral scroll of plate, rod, or wire, extended or extensible in the direction of the axis of the coil, in which direction its elastic force is exerted and employed.