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Volu/Volv Latin Verb Volvere Meaning Roll Wind Turn

word VOLU/VOLV
meaning VOLU/VOLV comes from the Latin verb volvere, meaning “to roll, wind, turn around, or twist around.” Thus, revolve simply means “turn in circles.” And a volume was originally a scroll or roll of papyrus.

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