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1. (adj.) couchant
(of a heraldic animal) lying down with the hind legs and forelegs pointed forward.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < MF, prp. of coucher to lay, lie. See couch , -ant)
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1. (adj) couchant(ip)
lying on the stomach with head raised with legs pointed forward
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1. (verb) couchant
lying down with head erect; squatting
2. (verb) couchant
lying down with the head raised, which distinguishes the posture of couchant from that of dormant, or sleeping; -- said of a lion or other beast
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