orant

noun

ˈōrənt

variants or orante

ōˈran‧(ˌ)tē

plural -s

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

Word History

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

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