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