orante

o·rant

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-uh nt, ohr-]
- /ˈɔr ənt, ˈoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-uh nt, ohr-]
- /ˈɔr ənt, ˈoʊr-/

Definition of orante word

noun orante a representation of a female figure, with outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer, in ancient and early Christian art. 1

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Origin of orante

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 Orante

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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orante 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.

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