volitant

volitant
/vol"i tnt, -teuhnt/, adj.
1. engaged in or having the power of flight.
2. active; moving.
[1840-50; < L volitant- (s. of volitans), prp. of volitare to flutter, freq. of volare to fly; see -ANT]

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