/awr"euhnt, ohr"-/ , n. Fine Arts.
a representation of a female figure, with outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer, in ancient and early Christian art.
Also, orante /aw ran"tee, oh ran"-/ , orans .
[ 1895-1900; orant- (s. of orans ), prp. of orare to plead. See ORATION, -ANT ]