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swan
noun(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
swan
noun(swan)
one that resembles or is likened to a swan
swan
noun(swan)
the constellation Cygnus
swan
verb(swan)
to wander aimlessly or idly : dally
swan
verb(swan)
declare, swear
swan
geographical name(swan)
river about 240 miles (386 kilometers) long in southwestern Western Australia flowing west into the Indian Ocean
swan
noun(swan)
a small paddleboat usually for children or sightseers that is a large model of a swan
swan
noun(swan)
a front dive executed with the head back, back arched, and arms spread sideways and then brought together above the head to form a straight line with the body as the diver enters the water
swan
noun(swan)
a song of great sweetness said to be sung by a dying swan
swan
noun(swan)
a farewell appearance or final act or pronouncement
swan
geographical name(swan)
two islands in the Caribbean Sea northeast of Honduras
swan
noun(swan)
a common white swan (Cygnus olor) that produces no loud notes, is native to Europe and western Asia, and has been introduced into parts of the U.S.
swan
noun(swan)
a rare large pure white swan (Cygnus buccinator) of western North America that is noted for its sonorous voice

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