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Swans: meaning, definitions and examples

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swans

 

[ swษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

birds, animals

Swans are large waterfowl belonging to the family Anatidae, known for their graceful appearance and elongated necks. They are known to be strong fliers and can be found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats. Swans are often associated with beauty and love due to their monogamous behavior.

Synonyms

bird, waterfowl

Examples of usage

  • The swans floated gracefully on the lake.
  • We saw a pair of swans building a nest by the river.
  • In many cultures, swans symbolize love and fidelity.
  • Children love to feed the swans at the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "swans" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cisnes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคœเคนเค‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwรคne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ angsa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะฑะตะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚abฤ™dzie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™ฝ้ณฅ (ใฏใใกใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cygnes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cisnes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuฤŸular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฑ์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจุฌุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ labutฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ labute

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉ้น… (tiฤn'รฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ labodi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›า›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒฏแƒแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qu quลŸlarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cisnes

Etymology

The word 'swan' originates from Old English 'swan,' which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *swฤ“nฤ… and further to Proto-Indo-European *sweแน“n, meaning 'to swim.' This etymology effectively captures the essence of swans as aquatic birds. Throughout history, swans have been significant in various cultures and mythologies, often symbolizing pure love and beauty. In literature and folklore, swans are depicted as creatures of elegance, frequently associated with water bodies such as lakes and rivers. They are also known for their unique courtship rituals and strong pair bonds, which contribute to their longstanding reputation as symbols of fidelity. Over time, the term 'swan' has remained relatively unchanged, reflecting the bird's enduring presence in human culture and the natural world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,187, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.