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A volute is a spiral, scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column.

Volute may also refer to:

Science and technology

• Volutidae (common name volutes), a taxonomic family of predatory sea snails
• Volute (pump), the casing in a centrifugal pump
• Volute spring, a compression spring in the form of a cone

Other uses

• Volute, a spiral or scroll form in the arabesque form of artistic decoration
• Volute, a handrail for a bullnose step that is shaped like a spiral; See Stairs
• Volute krater, a type of Greek urn
• Volute, a scroll-shaped carving at the tuning head of stringed musical instruments

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