sejant
/ˈsiːdʒənt/
adjective
- (of an animal, especially a lion or other heraldic beast) sitting upright on its hind legs, with its forelegs on the ground.
- The medieval tapestry showed a griffin sejant with wings spread.
- In heraldry, a bear sejant is a common symbol of strength.
- The coat of arms featured a lion sejant, holding a shield.