convolano

Convolano is a term that appears in Italian primarily as a grammatical form rather than as a standalone concept. It is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb convolare, and it can occur in literary or ceremonial contexts where the verb’s older or more formal sense is retained.

In ordinary Italian, convolare is a compound of con- and volare and is best known for the idiom convolare a nozze, meaning to marry. The literal sense “to fly together” has given convolare a poetic or ceremonial shade, while in modern usage couples most often speak of marrying with other verbs such as sposarsi. In everyday narration, convolano translates according to context as “they fly together,” “they unite,” or, rarely, “they marry,” the latter usually through established expressions rather than the bare form.

Etymology and usage: convolare traces to Latin convolāre or a formation from con- plus volare, bearing the idea of moving together or joining in flight. Over time, its meaning broadened to include the notion of joining in marriage in formal or old-fashioned language, persisting in some legal, ecclesiastical, or literary texts.

In modern reference works, convolano is treated as a conjugated form of convolare rather than as an independent entry. The term is therefore encountered mainly by students of Italian verb forms, classic literature, or when reading older texts that preserve traditional or ceremonial phrasing.