swan
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noun \ˈswän\ plural swans
Definition of SWAN
1
plural also swan : any of various large heavy-bodied long-necked mostly pure white aquatic birds (family Anatidae, especially genus Cygnus) that have webbed feet and are related to but larger than the geese
2
: one that resembles or is likened to a swan
3
capitalized : the constellation Cygnus
Origin of SWAN
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle High German swan and perhaps to Latin sonus sound — more at sound
First Known Use: before 12th century
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