saltant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Leaping; jumping; dancing.
  2. In a leaping position; springing forward; salient.

Pronunciation

/ˈsæl.tənt/ /ˈsɔl.-/ /ˈsɑl.-/

Word forms

saltant

Etymology

From Latin saltans, present participle of saltare (“to dance”), v. intens. from salire (“to leap”): compare French sautant. See sally (verb).

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