Volant
- Pronunciation
- /VOH-luhnt/
- Category
- Morphology
- Singular
- Volant
- Plural
- Volants
Definition
A term used to describe insects or other organisms that have wings and are capable of flight.
Etymology
Example
Dragonflies and bees are volant insects, able to traverse large distances quickly.
Synonyms
- Flying
Related Terms
- Winged
- Flight
- Aerial
Usage Notes
Often used in entomology to describe the flight capability of adult insects.