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A.Word.A.Day--equitant equitant (EK-wi-tuhnt) adjective Straddling; overlapping, as the leaves of some plants, such as irises. [From Latin equitant-, stem of equitans, present participle of equitare (to ride), from equit-, stem of eques (horseman), from equus (horse).] A picture of equitant leaves. "You can shower an equitant orchid daily or even twice daily, but never leave its roots standing in water." Elvin McDonald; Carnation Crisis: The Flowers Have Wilted, But Hope Lives; Chicago Tribune; Jun 4, 1989. This week's theme: words of horse-related origins. X-Bonus Problems worthy of attack prove their worth by hitting back. -Piet Hein, poet and scientist (1905-1996)

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