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swan
swan is a 4-letter English word with 7 senses as noun and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 7 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
4 letters · Scrabble 7 · Words With Friends 8 · 7 senses
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- 1noun
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.
- 2noun
Fig.: An appellation for a sweet singer, or a poet noted for grace and melody; as Shakespeare is called the swan of Avon.
- 3noun
The constellation Cygnus.
- 4noun
stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
- 5verb
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
"Before God I swear I am innocent"
- 6verb
sweep majestically
"Airplanes were swanning over the mountains"
- 7verb
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
"The gypsies roamed the woods"
"roving vagabonds"
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