naissant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having only its forepart shown, especially if because it is issuing from an ordinary or division of the field. (Compare issuant.)

Word forms

naissant

Etymology

From Middle French naissant (literally “being born”). Doublet of nascent.

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