swan

Meanings

• noun

  A large, graceful water bird with a long neck and usually a white plumage, the mute swan being the most familiar.

  - "The swan glided gracefully across the lake."
  - "Swans are known for their elegant appearance and powerful flight."

• noun

  Any of several large, long-necked water birds of the family Anatidae, especially those of the genus Cygnus.

  - "There were several species of swans in the wetlands."
  - "Swans are a common sight in parks with ponds and lakes."

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Pronunciation

1. /swɑn/
   
   
   
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2. /swɑn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swan
van , man , can

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Variants

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svan , swan , swans , swanned , swanning , Avon , Swan , swan boat , swan boats , swan dive , swan dives , swan song , swan songs , Swan Islands , mute swan , mute swans , trumpeter swan , trumpeter swans

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Etymology

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Old English swan, from Proto-Germanic *swanon, from *swen-, to swim.

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Trivia

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1. Swans are monogamous and mate for life.

2. Swans can fly but only for short distances and prefer to swim.

3. Swan feathers were once used to make quills for writing.

4. Swans have a serrated edge on their beaks, which they use to cut through vegetation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cygnus: Genus of birds that includes swans.

2. Anatidae: Family of water birds that includes swans, ducks, and geese.

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Culture

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Swans have been a symbol of beauty, grace, and power throughout history. They have appeared in various forms of art, literature, and mythology. For example, in Greek mythology, the swan was a symbol of Zeus, and the goddess Hera transformed herself into a swan to seduce Zeus. Swans have also been used in heraldry and coats of arms.

How to Memorize "swan"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, white bird with a long neck and graceful movements. Visualize the swan gliding across a calm lake or pond.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'swan' with the concepts of beauty, grace, and power. Think of elegant ballet dancers or majestic animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'swan' with 'Swimming With Amazing Grace' or 'Stunning Waterfowl Adorns Nature'.

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