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Swan

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(1):

(n.) The constellation Cygnus.

(2):

(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.

(3):

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

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Swan'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/swan.html. 1828.
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