English to Hindi Dictionary

Hindi meaning of swan

swan

/noun/ हंस; राज-हंस; शायर; कवि; स्वान; भटकना; शानदार ढंग से उड़ना;
/adjective/हंस का; राज-हंस का;

Synonym gander; flamingo; poet; bard; dilly-dally;

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English Dictionary:

1. 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.
- Fig.: An appellation for a sweet singer, or a poet noted for grace and melody; as Shakespeare is called the swan of Avon.
- The constellation Cygnus.