[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

benignant \benig"nant\, a. ll. benignans, p. pr. of benignare,
   from l. benignus. see benign.
   kind; gracious; favorable. -- benig"nantly, adv.
   1913 webster
see also:
benign benig"nantly 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

benignant
     adj 1: pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign
            smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of
            pure air" syn: benign ant: malign
     2: characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a
        king to his subjects; "our benignant king" syn: gracious
see also:
benign malign gracious 

Benignant >> B Words
Benignant, definition of term: Benignant
benignant_pag1.html