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    [Noun]  | "swan" | \ ˈswän \


    1: any of various large heavy-bodied long-necked mostly pure white aquatic birds (family Anatidae, especially genus Cygnus) that have webbed feet and are related to but larger than the geese

    2: one that resembles or is likened to a swan

    3: the constellation Cygnus

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle High German swan and perhaps to Latin sonus sound {mat|sound:1|};

    [Noun]  | "swan boat" 


    1: a small paddleboat usually for children or sightseers that is a large model of a swan

    Origin: 1953 ;

    [Noun]  | "swan dive" 


    1: a front dive executed with the head back, back arched, and arms spread sideways and then brought together above the head to form a straight line with the body as the diver enters the water

    Origin: 1898 ;

    [Noun]  | "swan song" 


    1: a song of great sweetness said to be sung by a dying swan

    2: a farewell appearance or final act or pronouncement

    Origin: 1831 ;

    [Noun]  | "mute swan" 


    1: a common white swan (Cygnus olor) that produces no loud notes, is native to Europe and western Asia, and has been introduced into parts of the U.S.

    Origin: 1785 ;

    [Noun]  | "trumpeter swan" 


    1: a rare large pure white swan (Cygnus buccinator) of North America that is noted for its sonorous voice

    Origin: 1834 ;

    [Verb]  | "swan" 


    1: to wander aimlessly or idly : dally

    Origin: 1942 ;

    [Verb]  | "swan" 


    1: declare, swear

    Origin: 1784 ;

     Perhaps euphemism for swear;

    [Geographical name]  | "Swan" | \ ˈswän \


    1: river about 240 miles (386 kilometers) long in southwestern Western Australia flowing west into the Indian Ocean

    [Geographical name]  | "Swan Islands" 


    1: two islands in the Caribbean Sea northeast of Honduras

    [Verb]  | "swan" 


    [Noun]  | "swan dive" 


    1: as in header, belly flop;



    [Noun]  | "swan dives" 


    1: as in headers, belly flops;



     [ "swan" ]

    1:  (noun) A large bird that is similar to but much larger than a goose. The most recognized type of swan is the Mute Swan, which is all white except for its black face, orange bill and black legs and feet. It is native to parts of Europe and has been artificially introduced to North America as somewhat of a "decorative bird." If geese mess with it, it will chase them away. If you mess with it, it will chase you away. If you see a swan nesting, run because her mate will get pissed and will start coming at you. Doesn't sound very intimidating, but when you're staring into the eyes of an oncoming angry swan, you'll understand.

      * e.g.,  ...  The swan swam gracefully across the pond. 

     [ "swan" ]

    2:  (noun) Slang term for a female who was once unattractive but somehow became very attractive (referencing the "Ugly Duckling" story).

      * e.g.,  ... or 

     [ "swan" ]

    1: The main character from the 1979 cult classic, the warriors. He is the strong silent one of the group.

      * e.g.,  ... Swan kicked Luthers ass! 

     [ "swan" ]

    1: swans mate for life -- so a swan would be your soulmate,or a kindred spirit.

      * e.g.,  ... I always considered him my friend, but lately i wonder if he's my swan... 

     [ "swan" ]

    1: n- a totally hot chick who was not-so-hot growing up.

      * e.g.,  ... -Dude, have you seen Jenny lately? 

     [ "swan" ]

    2: also used as a verb, swanned, the act of turning from an ugly duckiling to a beautiful swan.

      * e.g.,  ... -Yea, since she lost her braces, glasses, and back-brace, she's a total swan. 

     [ "swan" ]

    1: ugly duckling turned hot girl

     [ "swan" ]

    1: wander or go in a casual, irresponsible way, as to look for opportunities to gain something if lucky enough.

      * e.g.,  ... "You swan in here, your first tournament and you think that (you can ruin everything)..." (Outnumbered TV series season 3 episode 2) 

     [ "swan" ]

    1: a man's beast

      * e.g.,  ... my swan is huge 

     [ "swan" ]

    1: (v.) Staring at someone. Based on Adam Sandler's bath scene in Happy Gilmore.

      * e.g.,  ... This girl was swanning me on the subway for like ten stops. 

     [ "swan" ]

    1: Steven Wan.

      * e.g.,  ... S(teven)wan. 

     [ "swan" ]

    1: Matt Schick

      * e.g.,  ... refer to picture 

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