Word Meaning

swan definition and meaning

n. Any one of numerous species of large aquatic birds belonging to Cygnus, Olor, and allied genera of the subfamily Cygninae. They have a large and strong beak and a long neck, and are noted for their graceful movements when swimming. Most of the northern species are white. In literature the swan was fabled to sing a melodious song, especially at the time of its death.
n. Fig.: An appellation for a sweet singer, or a poet noted for grace and melody; as Shakespeare is called the swan of Avon.
n. The constellation Cygnus.

Crossword clues for swan

- A dark red or purple brown
- Adult Cygnet
- Aquatic bird
- Cob or pen
- Cob or pen on the pond
- Elegant pen is Perth flower
- Graceful bird
- Graceful bird was moving north
- Large bird
- Large water bird
- Pen or cob
- Small, pale bird
- Southern pale bird
- Stately bird
- Stately waterbird
- Sydney AFL player
- Waterbird