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Tribe of large water birds
Swans are birds of the genus Cygnus within the family Anatidae. The swans' closest relatives include geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely
Swan
Topics referred to by the same term
up Swan, swan, or swanling in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A swan is a bird of the genus Cygnus (true swans) or Coscoroba (coscoroba swans). Swan, swans
Swan_(disambiguation)
Australian-American journalist (born 1985)
Jonathan Swan (born August 7, 1985) is an Australian-American investigative journalist at The New York Times whose 2020 interview with US president Donald
Jonathan_Swan
1877 ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Swan Lake (Russian: Лебединое озеро) is a ballet composed by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875–76. Despite its initial failure, it is now
Swan_Lake
Theory of response to surprise events
The black swan theory or theory of black swan events is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often
Black_swan_theory
Clockwork-driven, life-sized musical silver swan
The Silver Swan is an automaton dating from the 18th century and now housed in the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, County Durham, England. It was
Silver_Swan_(automaton)
Canadian actress (born 1984)
Serinda Swan (/sərɪndə/; born July 11, 1984) is a Canadian actress. She stars as Karla Dixon in the second season of the Amazon Prime Video series Reacher
Serinda_Swan
2020 high-profile mariticide and trial in Florida, U.S.
The Black Swan manslaughter case occurred in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, United States, on September 27, 2020. Ashley Benefield (née Byers), a former ballerina
Black_Swan_manslaughter_case
Pirate radio station owned by the CIA
Radio Swan was a pirate radio station owned by the CIA, and based in the Swan Islands, a group of islands in the western Caribbean Sea, near the coastline
Radio_Swan
American spiritual influencer (born 1984)
Teal Swan (born Mary Teal Bosworth; June 16, 1984) is an American spiritual influencer and author. Swan and her teachings are the subject of documentaries
Teal_Swan
Scottish-Australian doctor (born 1953)
Norman Swan (born Norman Swirsky in 1953) is a Scottish-born Australian physician, journalist and broadcaster. Swan was born in Glasgow, Scotland, as Norman
Norman_Swan
Large species of waterfowl
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a member of the family Anatidae within the waterfowl order. It is native to much of Europe and parts
Mute_swan
Mythical female creature
The "swan maiden" (German: Schwanjungfrau) is a tale classified as ATU 400, "The Swan Maiden" or "The Man on a Quest for His Lost Wife", in which a man
Swan_maiden
Species of bird
The whooper swan (/ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ "hooper swan"; Cygnus cygnus), also known as the common swan, is a large northern hemisphere swan. It is the Eurasian
Whooper_swan
Species of waterfowl
The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, a species of swan which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. Within
Black_swan
Final gesture or effort
The phrase "swan song" (Ancient Greek: κύκνειον ᾆσμα kýkneion ásma; Latin: carmen cygni) refers to a final gesture, effort, or performance given just before
Swan_song
Species of waterfowl
The tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus) is a Holarctic species of swan and the smallest of the Holarctic swans. It comprises two subspecies, which are sometimes
Tundra_swan
2010 film by Darren Aronofsky
Black Swan is a 2010 American psychological horror thriller film directed by Darren Aronofsky, from a screenplay by Mark Heyman, John McLaughlin, and Andres
Black_Swan_(film)
Theme from Greek mythology
Leda and the Swan is a story and subject in art from Greek mythology in which the god Zeus, in the form of a swan, seduces Leda, an Aetolian princess who
Leda_and_the_Swan
British tennis player (born 1999)
Katie Swan (born 24 March 1999) is a British tennis player. She has won 18 ITF singles titles and one in doubles. Her peak world ranking in singles is
Katie_Swan
1994 American film
The Swan Princess is a 1994 American animated musical fantasy film loosely based on the 1877 ballet Swan Lake by Peter Tchaikovsky. The film was directed
The_Swan_Princess
Topics referred to by the same term
(The) Black Swan(s) may also refer to: The Black Swan (film), a 1942 swashbuckler film Black Swans (film), a 2005 Dutch drama film Black Swan (film), a
Black_Swan_(disambiguation)
Large species of waterfowl
The trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator), or simply the trumpeter, is a species of swan found in North America. The heaviest living bird native to North
Trumpeter_swan
Topics referred to by the same term
Swan Song(s), The Swan Song or Swansong may also refer to: Swan Song (1945 film), an Argentine film Swan Song (1967 film), a Shaw Brothers film Swan Song
Swan_song_(disambiguation)
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Perth Canada Swan River (Manitoba–Saskatchewan) Swan River, Manitoba Swan River Airport, servicing the town of Swan River in Manitoba Swan River (electoral
Swan_River
British physicist and inventor (1828–1914)
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (31 October 1828 – 27 May 1914) was an English physicist, chemist, and inventor. He is known as an independent early developer of
Joseph_Swan
Topics referred to by the same term
John Swan may refer to: John Swan (engineer) (1787–1869), British marine engineer, pioneer of the screw propeller and inventor of the self-acting chain
John_Swan
Brand of matches
Swan Vestas is a brand of matches. Shorter than normal pocket matches, they are particularly popular with smokers and have long used the tagline "the smoker's
Swan_Vesta
American animated film series
The Swan Princess is an animated film series that began with the 1994 film The Swan Princess, loosely based on the 1877 ballet Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich
The Swan Princess (film series)
The_Swan_Princess_(film_series)
American musician (born 1985)
William Swan (born December 5, 1985) is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the post-hardcore
Will_Swan_(musician)
Shipbuilding company based in England
Swan Hunter, formerly known as Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson and originally known as C. S. Swan & Hunter, is a shipbuilding design, engineering, and
Swan_Hunter
Surname list
Swan is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include: Daniel C. Swan, American cultural anthropologist and museum curator Donald A. Swan
Swan_(surname)
A grey swan is an event that is known and possible to happen, but which is assumed to be unlikely to occur. The term derives from black swan theory, which
Grey_swan
American choral conductor
Howard Shelton Swan (March 19, 1906 – September 19, 1995) was an American choral conductor, tenor, music educator, and writer on music. A highly influential
Howard_Swan
Topics referred to by the same term
The Swans may refer to: Swans (band), American rock band formed in 1982 The Swans as a nickname of Swansea City A.F.C., a Welsh association football club
The_Swans
Type of car door that swings both up and outwards
Swan doors or swan-wing doors are a type of door typically used on performance cars or concept cars. Swan doors operate in a similar way to conventional
Swan_doors
Species of bird
The swan goose (Anser cygnoides) is a large goose with a natural breeding range in inland Mongolia, Northeast China, and the Russian Far East. It is migratory
Swan_goose
Canadian woman notable for her great height (1846–1888)
Anna Haining Bates (née Swan; August 6, 1846 – August 5, 1888) was a Canadian woman notable for her great stature of 7 feet 11 inches (2.41 m). She was
Anna_Haining_Bates
1970 novel by E. B. White
The Trumpet of the Swan is a children's novel by E. B. White published in 1970. It tells the story of Louis, a trumpeter swan born without a voice who
The_Trumpet_of_the_Swan
2012 video game
The Unfinished Swan is an adventure video game developed by Giant Sparrow and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3 in October
The_Unfinished_Swan
American musician and songwriter
William Lance Swan (born May 12, 1942) is an American country singer-songwriter, best known for his 1974 single "I Can Help". Swan was born in Cape Girardeau
Billy_Swan
Australian politician (born 1954)
Wayne Maxwell Swan (born 30 June 1954) is an Australian politician serving as the 25th and current National President of the Labor Party since 2018, previously
Wayne_Swan
11th-century consort of King Harold Godwinson
Edith the Fair (Old English: Ealdgȳð Swann hnesce, "Edyth the Gentle Swan"; c. 1025 – c. 1086), also known as Edith Swanneck, was one of the wealthiest
Edith_the_Fair
Australian rules footballer, born 1984
Dane Swan (born 25 February 1984) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football
Dane_Swan
British cruise line
market. Swan Hellenic was first established as Swan's Tours in the 1950s as a tour operator carrying guests to historic sites. In 1983, Swan Hellenic
Swan_Hellenic
2007 book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is a 2007 book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, who is a former options trader. The book focuses on the extreme
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
The_Black_Swan:_The_Impact_of_the_Highly_Improbable
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Bill Swan may refer to: Sir William Swan, 1st Baronet (1631–1680), of the Swan baronets Sir William Swan, 2nd Baronet (1667–1712), of the Swan baronets
William_Swan
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Peter Swan may refer to: Peter Swan (footballer, born 1936), (1936–2021) Sheffield Wednesday and England player who was involved in the 1964 British betting
Peter_Swan
American comics artist (1920–1996)
Douglas Curtis Swan (February 17, 1920 – June 17, 1996) was an American comics artist. The artist most associated with Superman during the period fans
Curt_Swan
City in Victoria, Australia
Swan Hill is a city in the northwest of Victoria, Australia on the Murray Valley Highway and on the south bank of the Murray River, downstream from the
Swan_Hill
Topics referred to by the same term
Swan Princess may refer to: the main character from the ballet Swan Lake The Swan Princess, a 1994 American animated musical fantasy film The Swan Princess
Swan_Princess
British adventurer
Robert Charles Swan, OBE, FRGS (born 28 July 1956) is the first person to walk to both poles. He is currently an advocate for the protection of Antarctica
Robert_Swan
2018 studio album by Blood Orange
Negro Swan is the fourth studio album by Blood Orange, an alias of British musician Dev Hynes. It was released on 24 August 2018 by Domino. The album was
Negro_Swan
Topics referred to by the same term
Thomas Swan may refer to: Thomas Walter Swan (1877–1975), U.S. Court of Appeals judge Thomas Swan (abolitionist) (1795–1857), British abolitionist Baptist
Thomas_Swan
Topics referred to by the same term
Swan Lake is a ballet by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Swan Lake may also refer to: Swan Lake (1895), Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg,
Swan_Lake_(disambiguation)
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Swan Valley may refer to: In Australia: Swan Valley (Western Australia), a region Swan Valley Nyungah Community In Canada: Swan River Valley, a valley
Swan_Valley
Finnish sailboat building company
the ClubSwan 36 and ClubSwan 50 and previously the ClubSwan 42, Swan 45, Swan 60 FD, Swan 601 and the "Swan Maxi Class".[citation needed] Swan production
Nautor_Swan
Australian television and radio presenter
Swan is an Australian television and radio presenter and media personality. She currently hosts the national afternoon radio show The Chrissie Swan Show
Chrissie_Swan
Gown worn by Björk in 2001
The swan dress is a dress resembling a mute swan designed by Marjan Pejoski and worn by the Icelandic artist Björk at the 73rd Academy Awards on March
Swan_dress
Species of bird
The coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) is a species of waterfowl in the subfamily Anserinae of the family Anatidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia
Coscoroba_swan
Martin Swan (born Sheffield, England) is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, record producer, recording engineer and instrument designer
Martin_Swan
Handheld game console
The WonderSwan is a handheld game console released in Japan by Bandai. Developed in collaboration with Gunpei Yokoi's company Koto Laboratory, it was the
WonderSwan
American business executive
Robert Holmes Swan is an American business executive. He was CEO of Intel from January 2019 until February 15, 2021. He joined Intel as CFO in October
Bob_Swan
American reality television series
The Swan is an American reality television series broadcast by the Fox Broadcasting Company (Fox). It premiered on April 7, 2004, while its eighteenth
The_Swan_(TV_series)
Fictional character in the Twilight series
Isabella "Bella" Marie Cullen (née Swan) is the protagonist character of the Twilight book series by Stephenie Meyer. She is initially an ordinary teenage
Bella_Swan
Fictional character
Emma Swan is a fictional character and the protagonist of ABC's television series Once Upon a Time. She is portrayed by Jennifer Morrison as an adult,
Emma_Swan
Topics referred to by the same term
Senator Swan may refer to: James D. Swan (1903–1977), Wisconsin State Senate Monroe Swan (born 1937), Wisconsin State Senate Art Swann (born 1952), Tennessee
Senator_Swan
Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.
Swan is an unincorporated community in north central Taney County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Swan is located on Missouri Route AA, along Blue Creek
Swan,_Missouri
Painting by Jan Asselijn
The Threatened Swan (Dutch: De bedreigde zwaan) is an oil painting of a mute swan made around 1650 by Dutch Golden Age painter Jan Asselijn. The work is
The_Threatened_Swan
Annual ceremony on the River Thames
Swan upping is an annual ceremony in England in which mute swans on the River Thames are rounded up, caught, ringed, and then released. By prerogative
Swan_upping
1987 novel by Robert R. McCammon
Swan Song is a 1987 post-apocalyptic horror novel by American novelist Robert R. McCammon. Published June 1, 1987, the novel describes the aftermath of
Swan_Song_(McCammon_novel)
List of ships with the same or similar names
of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Swan, or the archaic HMS Swann, probably after the bird, the Swan: English ship Swann (1417) was a balinger
HMS_Swan
Ballet by Mikhail Fokine
The Dying Swan (originally The Swan) is a solo dance choreographed by Mikhail Fokine to Camille Saint-Saëns's Le Cygne from Le Carnaval des animaux as
The_Dying_Swan
Brewery company founded in Perth, Western Australia
/ -31.96528; 115.84056 The Swan Brewery is a brewing company, whose high profile brewery was once located beside the Swan River, in Perth, Western Australia
Swan_Brewery
Native American who served in the U.S. Army
White Swan (c.1850—1904), or Mee-nah-tsee-us in the Crow language, was one of six Crow Scouts for George Armstrong Custer's 7th Cavalry Regiment during
White_Swan
American country musician
Eldon Swan (November 18, 1912 – 29 October 1995) was an American country musician and later, a segregationist political candidate. James Edgar Swan was
Jimmy_Swan
Character in a medieval tale
The story of the Knight of the Swan, or Swan Knight, is a medieval tale about a mysterious rescuer who comes in a swan-drawn boat to defend a damsel,
Knight_of_the_Swan
2026 musical
Black Swan is a 2026 musical with music and lyrics by Dave Malloy and a book by Jen Silverman. Based on the 2010 film Black Swan, it explores themes of
Black_Swan_(musical)
9th-century Latin poem
The Swan Sequence (incipit: Clangam, filii "I shall cry out, my sons") is an anonymous Carolingian-Aquitainian Latin poem sequence first written around
Swan_Sequence
American gospel music group
The Swan Silvertones are an American gospel music group that first achieved popularity in the 1940s and 1950s under the leadership of Claude Jeter. Jeter
Swan_Silvertones
Capital city of Western Australia
the Swan Coastal Plain between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp. The city has expanded outward from the original British settlements on the Swan River
Perth
British colony in Western Australia (1829–1833)
The Swan River Colony, also known as the Swan River Settlement, or just Swan River, was a British colony established in 1829 on the Swan River. This initial
Swan_River_Colony
Topics referred to by the same term
Swan Island may refer to: Little Swan Island, Tasmania Swan Island (Tasmania) Swan Island (Victoria) Swan Islands, Falkland Islands Weddell Island, formerly
Swan_Island
Danish band
Swan Lee is a Danish indie rock band consisting of singer Pernille Rosendahl, guitarist Jonas Struck and drummer Emil Jørgensen. Swan Lee has released
Swan_Lee
Yankee tunesmith and hatmaker (1758–1842)
Timothy Swan (July 23, 1758 – July 23, 1842) was a Yankee tunesmith and hatmaker born in Worcester, Massachusetts. The son of goldsmith William Swan, Swan lived
Timothy_Swan
Ship class
The Black Swan class and Modified Black Swan class were two classes of sloop of the Royal Navy and Royal Indian Navy. Twelve Black Swans were launched
Black_Swan-class_sloop
Swan pukā (Newari language: स्वँपुका, "lung fried") is a delicacy in the Newar cuisine of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Swan pukā is goat's lungs filled
Swan_puka
American singer
Sierra Marie Swan (born April 5, 1978) is an American singer. She is known for her work with Dollshead, Black Eyed Peas and as a solo artist. Swan is the daughter
Sierra_Swan
English footballer (born 2000)
Jonathan Swan (born 26 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Bradford City. Swan began his
Will_Swan_(footballer)
Michael Swan is a writer of English language teaching and reference materials. He graduated from University of Oxford with a bachelor's degree in modern
Michael_Swan_(writer)
Topics referred to by the same term
Silver Swan may refer to: Silver Swan (automaton), a clockwork display at the Bowes Museum Silver Swan (brand), a condiments brand owned by Nutri-Asia
Silver_Swan
Japanese manga series
Swan (stylized as SWAN) is a shōjo manga by Kyoko Ariyoshi. This manga series is the representative work of Kyoko Ariyoshi, which is the most famous ballet
Swan_(manga)
Street in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Swan Street (and its western section as Olympic Boulevard) is a major street running through the Melbourne suburbs of Richmond, Cremorne and Burnley. The
Swan_Street
2026 book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan and published by Simon & Schuster in June 2026. In this book, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan provide an account of the
Regime_Change_(book)
Valley in Manitoba, Canada
The Swan River Valley (also known as Swan Valley) is a valley between the Manitoba Escarpment in the Parkland Region of Manitoba, Canada. It is located
Swan_River_Valley
American journalist and author
Robbyn Swan is an American journalist and author. Her book, The Eleventh Day: The Full Story of 9/11 and Osama Bin Laden, co-authored by her husband Anthony
Robbyn_Swan
Chamber orchestra based in Warwick, England
Orchestra of the Swan is a British professional chamber orchestra based at Warwick Schools Foundation in Warwick. It is Resident Orchestra at the Royal
Orchestra_of_the_Swan
American artist and dancer
Paul Spencer Swan (June 5, 1883 – February 1, 1972) was an American painter, sculptor, dancer, poet and actor. Once billed as "the most beautiful man in
Paul_Swan_(dancer)
Sailboat class
The Swan 90 is a Finnish maxi yacht sailboat that was designed by Germán Frers as a blue water racer-cruiser and first built in 2007. It was built in "FD"
Swan_90
Topics referred to by the same term
Charlie Swan may refer to: Charlie Swan (horse trainer), Irish National Hunt trainer and former jockey Charlie Swan (Twilight), a fictional character
Charlie_Swan
SWAN
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Tamil
Swan
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hanshita | ஹநà¯à®·à¯€à®¤à®¾Â
Swan
Hanshita | ஹநà¯à®·à¯€à®¤à®¾Â
Female
German
Low German form of German Swanhild, SWANHILDA means "swan battle."
Boy/Male
British, Indian, Indonesian
Beautiful Like a Swan
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name for someone from Eldon in County Durham or Elveden in Suffolk. The first is named from the Old English personal name Ella + dūn ‘hill’; the second from Old English elfitu ‘swan’ or elf ‘elf’, ‘fairy’ + denu ‘valley’.English : nickname from Middle English eld ‘old’ + hine ‘servant’.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : via Old French from the Germanic personal name Milo, of unknown etymology. The name was introduced to England by the Normans in the form Miles (oblique case Milon). In English documents of the Middle Ages the name sometimes appears in the Latinized form Milo (genitive Milonis), although the normal Middle English form was Mile, so the final -s must usually represent the possessive ending, i.e. ‘son or servant of Mile’.English : patronymic from the medieval personal name Mihel, an Old French contracted form of Michael.English : occupational name for a servant or retainer, from Latin miles ‘soldier’, sometimes used as a technical term in this sense in medieval documents.Irish (County Mayo) : when not the same as 1 or 3, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maolmhuire, Myles being used as the English equivalent of the Gaelic personal name Maol Muire (see Mullery).Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : unexplained.Dutch : variant of Miels, a variant of Miele 3.John Miles or Myles (c.1621–83), born probably in Herefordshire, England, was a pioneer American Baptist minister who emigrated to New England in 1662 and had a pastorate in Swansea, MA. Many of his descendants spell their name Myles.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hanshika | ஹநà¯à®·à¯€à®•ாÂ
Swan or beautiful lady
Hanshika | ஹநà¯à®·à¯€à®•ாÂ
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of the places, in Kent and Norfolk, so called from Old English SwÄnatÅ«n ‘settlement (Old English tÅ«n) of the retainers’ (see Swan 2).
Girl/Female
Tamil
Innocent, Swan, Soul, Pure
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hansanandini | ஹநà¯à®¸à®¨à®‚திநீ
Daughter of a swan
Hansanandini | ஹநà¯à®¸à®¨à®‚திநீ
Girl/Female
Tamil
Swan or beautiful lady
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Swanwick in Derbyshire, possibly also Swanwick in Hampshire. Both are named from Old English swÄn ‘herdsman’ + wÄ«c ‘outlying (dairy) farm’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hansdhwani | ஹஂஸà¯à®¤à¯à®µà®¾à®¨à¯€Â
Vocal sound of swan
Hansdhwani | ஹஂஸà¯à®¤à¯à®µà®¾à®¨à¯€Â
Girl/Female
German, Norse, Teutonic
Daughter of Sigurd; Swan Battle
Female
German
Variant spelling of Low German Swanhilda, SWANHILDE means "swan battle."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Swan
Girl/Female
German, Norse, Teutonic
Daughter of Sigurd; Swan Battle
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hansamala | ஹஂஸமாலா
A line, Row of swans
Hansamala | ஹஂஸமாலா
Girl/Female
Tamil
Swan
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Swan.
SWAN
SWAN
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Consecrated to God; Abbreviation of Elizabeth; Pledged to God
Male
Native American
Native American Sioux name TEETONKA means "talks too much."
Girl/Female
Teutonic
Dearly loved.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Exceptional
Girl/Female
Muslim
Satellites
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Eternal
Boy/Male
Tamil
Bharathwaj | பாரதவாஜ
A gotra of hindus
Girl/Female
Tamil
Tribhuvaneshwari | தà¯à®°à®¿à®ªà¯à®µà®¨à¯‡à®·à¯à®µà®°à¯€
Goddess Durga
Boy/Male
English
Tied to the land.
Girl/Female
Hebrew American
Graceful lily.
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SWAN
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SWAN
n.
The act of a swan with the down or the feathers on.
n.
The Chinese abacus; a schwanpan.
n.
The down, or fine, soft feathers, of the swan, used on various articles of dress.
n.
A place where swans are bred.
n.
Alt. of Swanky
Archaic imp.
of Swing
n.
Alt. of Swans-down
n.
Fig.: An appellation for a sweet singer, or a poet noted for grace and melody; as Shakespeare is called the swan of Avon.
a.
Swanlike; as, a swanny glossiness of the neck.
n.
A species of soft flannel, thick and warm.
n.
A flock of swans.
imp.
of Swink
n.
A mark of ownership cut on the bill or swan.
n.
A fine, soft, thick cloth of wool mixed with silk or cotton; a sort of twilled fustian, like moleskin.
n.
One who tends or marks swans; as, the royal swanherd of England.
n.
An American swan (Olor buccinator) which has a very loud note.
n.
A yearly expedition on the Thames to take up young swans and mark them, as by Companies of Dyers and Vintners; -- called also swan-hopping.
n.
A corruption of Swan-upping.
a.
Resembling a 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.