McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Volute

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McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Volute


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(Lat. volutus=turned), a spiral scroll forming the principal characteristic of the Ionic capital. Volutes are also used on the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders. Several examples will be found in the ‘illustrations accompanying the article SEE ORDER.