In heraldry, describing a fish depicted as if drinking or with its head above water, especially in a vertical position.
From Latin 'haurire' (to drink, to draw up) plus the present participle suffix '-ant'. This technical heraldic term was adopted directly from the Latin legal language used in medieval heraldic descriptions.
Heraldry has its own secret vocabulary—'hauriant' sounds like fantasy speak, but it's a precise technical term medieval heralds needed to describe fish positions on coats of arms. Most people will never use it, but if you're designing a family crest, it's absolutely essential!
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