Definition of Swan

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Definition of Swan

Swan

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.

Fig.: An appellation for a sweet singer, or a poet noted for grace and melody; as Shakespeare is called the swan of Avon.

The constellation Cygnus.

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Swan Quotations

The Teutons have been singing the swan song ever since they entered the ranks of history. They have always confounded truth with death.
Henry Miller

I was in two episodes playing Christopher Reeve's character's emissary. They wanted to have my character announce Dr Swan's death, which I thought was exploitative.
Margot Kidder

We were the best team in the world: European champions in 1984, we qualified without a hitch and 86 was to be the swan song for a very experienced side.
Michel Patini

I think it requires a bit of honesty, Swan Lake.
Graeme Murphy

I have had so many great moments, but I would have to say that dancing the Swan in 'Swan Lake' was such a unique and passionate experience for me. It was such bloody hard work, even at that very early age, that I would not want to try to replicate it again now.
William Kempe

I've developed into quite a swan. I'm one of those people that will probably look better and better as I get older - until I drop dead of beauty.
Rufus Wainwright

The silver swan, who, living had no note, When death approached unlocked her silent throat.
Orlando Gibbons

Sometimes I feel my arm is like a swan's neck - so weak.
Maria Sharapova

Being born in a duck yard does not matter, if only you are hatched from a swan's egg.
Hans Christian Anderson

I therefore named this isolated and remarkable feature Swan Hill.
Thomas Mitchell

Swan Translations

swan in Danish is svane
swan in Dutch is zwaan
swan in Finnish is joutsen
swan in French is cygne
swan in German is Schwan, Schwans, Schwan
swan in Italian is cigno
swan in Portuguese is cisne
swan in Spanish is cisne
swan in Swedish is svan

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