‖n. [ NL., fr. L. volvere to turn about, to roll. ] (Med.) (a) The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic. (b) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus. [ 1913 Webster ]
[くうしんさい, kuushinsai] (n) (See 甕菜) ipomoea aquatica; kang kong; water morning glory; (Chinese) water spinach; water convolvulus; swamp cabbage; ong choy; hung tsai; rau muong; pak boong