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Ravissant

Rav′is-sant

(răv′ĭs-sănt)
,
Adj.
[F.]
(Her.)
In a half-raised position, as if about to spring on prey.

Definition 2024


ravissant

ravissant

See also: ravissànt

English

Adjective

ravissant (not comparable)

  1. (heraldry) In a half-raised position, as if about to spring on prey.


French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁa.vi.sɑ̃/

Verb

ravissant

  1. present participle of ravir

Adjective

ravissant m (feminine singular ravissante, masculine plural ravissants, feminine plural ravissantes)

  1. ravishing, delightful, entrancing