volant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite with wings extended in a flying position

WordNet

Vo"lant adjective
Etymology
L. volans, -antis, p. pr. of volare to fly: cf. F. volant.
Definitions
  1. Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current.
    English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's court. Fuller.
  2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. "His volant touch." Milton.
  3. (Her.) Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant.

Webster 1913