English Explanatory Dictionary

courant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of music in triple time.
  2. A lively dance; a coranto.
noun
  1. A circulating gazette of news; a newspaper.
adj
  1. Represented as running.

Pronunciation

/ˈkʊɹənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-courant.wav

Word forms

courant courants

Etymology

Alternative form of courante.

Synonyms

at speed in full chase in full course

Derived words

counter-courant
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