Swan

usgb/swɑːn/
noun

A large water bird with a long, curved neck and usually a white color.

We saw a swan glide gracefully across the lake.
Visual representation of "swan" - A large water bird with a long, curved neck and usually a white color

Often appears as...

  • swan lake
  • swan song
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Majestic Presence

Swans are often associated with elegance and grace in literature and culture.

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The prima ballerina's performance was as majestic as a swan.
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Color Specific

While swans are usually white, the term 'black swan' also exists for a rare kind.

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The black swan stood out among the white ones.
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Symbolic Usage

Swans symbolize beauty and purity; 'swan song' refers to a final performance or action.

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The actor's last film was his swan song.
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