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Meaning Of Swan
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.