ˈōrənt noun
or oran·te ōˈran.(ˌ)tē
( -s )
Etymology: orant from Medieval Latin or New Latin orant-, orans, from Latin, present participle of orare to pray; orante from Italian, from Medieval Latin or New Latin orant-, orans — more at oration
1. : a female figure in the posture of prayer in ancient Greek art
2. : a usually female figure standing with outstretched arms as if in prayer used in early Christian art as a symbol of the faithful dead