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- [awr-uh nt, ohr-]
- /ˈɔr ənt, ˈoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awr-uh nt, ohr-]
- /ˈɔr ənt, ˈoʊr-/
Definitions of orant word
- noun orant a representation of a female figure, with outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer, in ancient and early Christian art. 1
- noun orant an image or artistic representation of a worshipper praying with outstretched arms 0
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Origin of orant
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < Medieval Latin ōrant- (stem of ōrāns), present participle of ōrāre to plead. See oration, -ant
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Parts of speech for Orant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
orant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
orant usage trend in Literature
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