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orant
\ˈōrənt\ noun
or oran·te \ōˈran.(ˌ)tē\
(-s)
Etymology: orant from Medieval Latin or New Latin orant-, orans, from Latin, present participle of orare to pray; orante from Italian, from Medieval Latin or New Latin orant-, orans — more at oration
1. : a female figure in the posture of prayer in ancient Greek art
2. : a usually female figure standing with outstretched arms as if in prayer used in early Christian art as a symbol of the faithful dead |