adjective lying down with the head raised, as if about to rise
Used metaphorically to describe a character or entity in a state of readiness or alertness
Refers to a position of an animal in a coat of arms or sculpture, typically a lion or other beast
Describes an animal in profile with its head raised and its forepaws on the ground, often used to symbolize vigilance or readiness
In literature, the term 'couchant' is often used to describe a position of an animal in heraldry, where it is lying down with its head up and alert.
Psychologists may use the term 'couchant' in a metaphorical sense to describe a patient who is in a state of readiness or alertness during a therapy session.
Veterinarians may use the term 'couchant' to describe the position of an animal that is lying down in a relaxed or resting state during a physical examination.
Art historians may use the term 'couchant' to describe the pose of an animal in a painting or sculpture, particularly in the context of medieval or heraldic art.