recursant, a. Her.
(rɪˈkɜːsənt)
[ad. L. recursant-em, pres. pple. of recursāre to hasten back, return, f. recurs-, ppl. stem of recurrĕre to recur.]
Of an eagle: Having the back towards the spectator.
| c 1828 Berry Encycl. Her. s.v., Recursant overture, or inverted and displayed{ddd}is said of an eagle, displayed with the back towards your face. Recursant volant, in pale, is said of an eagle as it were flying upwards, showing the back. |