Orans
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orans is a noun meaning (Christianity) The posture or bodily attitude of such a figure.
Meaning
(Christianity) The posture or bodily attitude of such a figure.
More Meanings
- (art, Christianity) 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.
Word Forms
- orantes
- orant
- oranta
- orante
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orisa, oranda, aborisha, oracle, orixa, oricha.
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