Monday, March 11, 2013

Volant

Adventures in Logophilia, Day 181:

volant

This adjective means having the wings extended as if in flight, like a heraldic bird; generally used to describe something flying or capable of flight, or simply quick and nimble - metaphorically, moving as if flying.  This is from the Latin verb volare, to fly.


Juvenile Least Tern in Flight
juvenile least tern in flight by mike forsman

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