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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

couchant [ 'kaυʧənt] [ 'kauʧənt]
  1. 1. adjective （尤指动物）躺下的，蹲伏的，卧状的
  2. 2. adjective [heraldry] （动物）抬头蹲伏的，抬头伏卧状的
    a lion couchant
    (纹章上的)抬头蹲伏的狮子

Collins English-English Dictionary

couchant ['kaυtʃənt]
  1. 1. adj [usually postpositive] [heraldry] in a lying position
    a lion couchant
  2. 2. adj [Etymology] C15: from French: lying, from Old French coucher to lay down; see couch
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Examples

a lion couchant
(纹章上的)抬头蹲伏的狮子 → couchant
a lion couchant → couchant

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