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guardant

/ˈɡɑːr.dənt/

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adjective

/ˈɡɑːr.dənt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший геральдический термин, описывающий животное (особенно льва), изображённое в профиль, но с лицом, повёрнутым к зрителю.

An obsolete heraldic term describing an animal (especially a lion) depicted with its body in profile but its face turned to face the viewer.

  1. Looking forwardC2formalbritish

    Describing an animal depicted in heraldry with its head turned to face the viewer, looking straight ahead.

    ruСмотрящий вперед

    • The lion guardant is a common figure in medieval coats of arms.
    • The crest features a stag guardant, symbolizing vigilance.
    • In heraldry, a beast guardant is shown with its head facing forward.