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foudroyant Definition

fou·droy·ant (fo̵̅o̅ dro̵i′ənt; Fr fo̵̅o̅ drwȧ yän′)

adjective

  1. Rare dazzling or stunning
  2. Med., Obsolete fulminant

Etymology: Fr, prp. of foudroyer, to strike by lightning < foudre, lightning, ult. < L fulgur, akin to flagrare, to burn: see flame

foudroyant Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

medallion: Smaller Foudroyant Medallion You may also wish to see our page showing a smaller Foudroyant medallion.

Noun used with modifier

ship: No. 311490 Reverse The reverse ( tail side ) shows a rear port ( left ) side view of the ship Foudroyant.

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