couchant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite lying on the stomach with head raised with legs pointed forward

WordNet

Couch"ant adjective
Etymology
F., p. pr. of coucher. See Couch, v. t.
Definitions
  1. Lying down with head erect; squatting.
  2. (Her.) Lying down with the head raised, which distinguishes the posture of couchant from that of dormant, or sleeping; -- said of a lion or other beast. Blackstone.

Webster 1913