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volant

vo·lant [ vṓlənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. able to fly: flying or having the power of flight

2. nimble: moving quickly, lightly, and easily ( literary )

3. heraldry having wings spread: in heraldry, having the wings outspread as in flight

[Early 16th century. < French, present participle of voler "fly" < Latin volare]
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