word
passant
PAS-unt
ˈpæsəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
passant
Dictionary meaning
A heraldic term describing an animal depicted walking with one paw raised.
History and origin
Old French — 'passant' (passing).
Common mispronunciations
puh-SANTpah-SANT
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