SWAN

Swan

Swans are birds of the family Anatidae within the genus Cygnus. The swans' close relatives include the geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini. Sometimes, they are considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae. There are six or seven species of swan in the genus Cygnus; in addition there is another species known as the Coscoroba Swan, although this species is no longer considered one of the true swans. Swans usually mate for life, though 'divorce' does sometimes occur, particularly following nesting failure. The ...

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swan

Noun

  1. Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus, most of which have white plumage.
  2. One whose grace etc. suggests a swan.

Verb

  1. To travel or move about in an aimless, idle, or pretentiously casual way.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To declare (chiefly in first-person present constructions).


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