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orant

[ awr-uhnt, ohr- ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of orant1

1895–1900; < Medieval Latin ōrant- (stem of ōrāns ), present participle of ōrāre to plead. See oration, -ant
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Example Sentences

Orant, ō′rant, n. a worshipping figure in ancient Greek and early Christian art.

Corrob′orant, Corrob′orative, tending to confirm.—n. that which corroborates.—ns.

Decol′orant, a substance that bleaches or removes colour.—v.t.

What makes Cleveland Curator William Wixom overjoyed with his new sculptural group is that it also shows Jonah in idyllic repose under the gourd vine, and includes a freestanding orant, probably Jonah, which Wixom calls "one of the most moving depictions of a figure in prayer in the entire history of art."

Si adest possibilitas, ut quid orant?

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