Convolute
WordNet

adjective


(1)   Rolled longitudinally upon itself
"A convolute petal"

verb


(2)   Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
"Don't twist my words"
(3)   Curl, wind, or twist together
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Etymology


From convolūtum, past participle of convolvere, "to roll together".

Verb



  1. To make unnecessarily complex.
  2. To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
 
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