/feɪˈnɑnt/ or /fɪˈnɑnt/ (fay-NAHNT or fi-NAHNT)

Definitions

1. noun

A fainant is a type of slow-moving, nocturnal snail, particularly in French cuisine. It is also known as a land snail or escargot.

“The chef carefully prepared the fainant in a garlic butter sauce.”

2. noun

In some contexts, a fainant can also refer to a lazy or inactive person.

“He’s been a fainant all day, not doing anything productive.”