volutation

noun

vol·​u·​ta·​tion

ˌvälyəˈtāshən

plural -s

: the action of rolling or wallowing

Word History

Etymology

Latin volutation-, volutatio, from volutatus (past participle of volutare to roll about, wallow, frequentative of volvere to roll) + -ion-, -io -ion

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