aspectant
[ uh-spek-tuhnt ]
/ əˈspɛk tənt /
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adjective Heraldry.
(of birds, fish, and animals other than beasts of prey) face to face; respectant.
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Example sentences from the Web for aspectant
Animals placed face to face in a charge are said to be aspectant.
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