Definitions
- Describing a heraldic animal standing on its hind legs with its forelegs raised and spread apart. - Referring to a bird of prey in a heraldic pose with wings spread and head raised. - Talking about a mythical creature, such as a dragon or griffin, in a heraldic pose with wings spread and claws raised.
- Describing a heraldic animal standing on its hind legs with its forelegs raised and claws extended. - Referring to a mythical creature, such as a dragon or unicorn, in a heraldic pose with one foreleg raised and the other three on the ground. - Talking about an animal, such as a lion or bear, rearing up on its hind legs with its forelegs raised and claws extended.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used in heraldry to describe a specific pose of an animal or mythical creature.
- 2Both words involve the animal standing on its hind legs with its forelegs raised.
- 3Both words convey a sense of power and strength.
- 4Both words are associated with medieval imagery and history.
- 5Both words are not commonly used in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Pose: Segreant has the forelegs spread apart, while rampant has the forelegs extended forward.
- 2Animal Type: Segreant is typically used for birds of prey or mythical creatures, while rampant is used for a wider range of animals, including lions, bears, and unicorns.
- 3Leg Position: Segreant has the animal standing on its hind legs, while rampant can have one foreleg raised and the other three on the ground.
- 4Usage: Segreant is primarily used in heraldry, while rampant can also be used to describe an animal's behavior or attitude.
- 5Connotation: Segreant has a more formal and archaic connotation, while rampant can be used in a wider range of contexts and tones.
Remember this!
Segreant and rampant are both words used in heraldry to describe a specific pose of an animal or mythical creature. However, the difference between segreant and rampant lies in the pose, animal type, leg position, usage, and connotation. Segreant has the forelegs spread apart and is typically used for birds of prey or mythical creatures, while rampant has the forelegs extended forward and can be used for a wider range of animals. Segreant is primarily used in heraldry, while rampant can also be used to describe an animal's behavior or attitude.
