volant

adjective vo·lant \ˈvō-lənt\

Definition of VOLANT

: having the wings extended as if in flight —used of a heraldic bird

: flying or capable of flying

Middle French, from Latin volant-, volans, present participle of volare to fly

First Known Use: 1572

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