swan
noun
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plural swans
Definition of swan
(Entry 1 of 4)
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
swan
verb (1)
swanned;
swanning
Definition of swan (Entry 2 of 4)
: to wander aimlessly or idly : dally
swan
verb (2)
swanned;
swanning
Definition of swan (Entry 3 of 4)
Swan
geographical name
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variants:
or in its upper course Avon \ ˈa-vən
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Definition of Swan (Entry 4 of 4)
river about 240 miles (386 kilometers) long in southwestern Western Australia flowing west into the Indian Ocean
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swan
noun
English Language Learners Definition of swan
: a large usually white bird that lives on or near water and that has a very long and graceful neck
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swan
noun
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Kids Definition of swan
: a usually white waterbird that has a long neck and large body and is related to but larger than the goose
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