hauriant

adjective

hau·​ri·​ant

variants or less commonly haurient

ˈhȯrēənt,

ˈhau̇r-

heraldry, of a fish or water animal

: being in pale with the head up as if rising for air compare urinant

Word History

Etymology

Latin haurient-, hauriens, present participle of haurire to draw (as water), drain, devour

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