Definitions for: Revolute

Webster (1913) Definition: Rev"o*lute, a. [L. revolutus, p. p. of revolvere. See
Revolve.] (Bot. & Zo["o]l.)
Rolled backward or downward.

Note: A revolute leaf is coiled downwards, with the lower
surface inside the coil. A leaf with revolute margins
has the edges rolled under, as in the Andromeda
polifilia.