vorant

adjective

vo·​rant

ˈvōrənt,

ˈvȯr-

heraldry

: shown in the act of devouring

a serpent crowned vorant a child

—Iain Moncreiffe

Word History

Etymology

Latin vorant-, vorans, present participle of vorare to devour

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