couchant
adjective
couch·ant
ˈkau̇-chənt 
: lying down especially with the head up
a heraldic lion couchant
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French cuchant, from present participle of coucher
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of couchant was
in the 15th century
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“Couchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couchant. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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