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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a fish: oriented vertically, with the head to base and tail to chief, as if positioned for diving. not-comparable

   "On a chapeau gules, guarded ermine, a gurnet (fish) urinant proper."

Synonyms

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naiant

Antonyms

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haurienthaurianthauriant, haurient

Example

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"On a chapeau gules, guarded ermine, a gurnet (fish) urinant proper."

Etymology

From Latin ūrīnāns, present active participle of ūrīnor (“I dive”).

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