"counterpassant" meaning in All languages combined

See counterpassant on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: counter- + passant Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|passant}} counter- + passant Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} counterpassant (not comparable)
  1. (heraldry) Passant in opposite directions; said of two animals, or of one animal in relation to another animal on the same shield. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Heraldry Synonyms: counter-passant

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