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volitant definition

voli·tant (väl′ə tənt)

adjective

  1. flying, flitting, or constantly in motion
  2. capable of flight

Etymology: L volitans, prp. of volitare, to fly to and fro, freq. of volare, to fly

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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