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counterpassant

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Passant in opposite directions; said of two animals, or of one animal in relation to another animal on the same shield.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: repassant

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From counter- + passant.