Twisted, contorted, or having a twisting and turning shape or form.
From Latin 'contornatus,' derived from 'contornare' (to turn around or twist), combining 'con-' (together) and 'tornare' (to turn).
Contorniate medals were ancient Roman coins with elaborate twisted borders and deeply engraved portraits—they're prized by collectors but scholars still debate whether they were real currency or high-value medallions.
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