Definition of equitant

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eq·ui·tant    (kw-tnt) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

Overlapping at the base to form a flat, fanlike arrangement in two ranks, as the leaves of some irises.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin equitns, equitant- present participle of equitre, to ride horseback, from eques, equit-, horseman, from equus, horse; see ekwo- in Indo-European roots