Bible Encyclopedias
Volute
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(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).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Volute'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​v/volute.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.