Plural of courant; heraldic descriptions of animals in motion, or flowing things.
Plural of 'courant,' from French meaning 'running.' In heraldry, specifically describes beasts depicted in a running posture.
Medieval shields were basically medieval memes—a 'lion courant' told a story about speed and power, just like adding a running tiger emoji might today!
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