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noun
A figure in an attitude of prayer, usually standing, with the elbows close to the sides of the body and with the hands outstretched sideways, palms up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity, art, arts
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noun
The posture or bodily attitude of such a figure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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History
Derived from Latin orans (“praying”). Doublet of orant.
Across languages
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