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Definition of cygnet

cygnet

/ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/
cyg · net
Plural:cygnets
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cygnet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A young or juvenile swan (genus Cygnus, family Anatidae), typically covered in soft gray or brownish down feathers before developing the adult plumage.

Example

"The mother swan glided across the tranquil pond with a line of fluffy gray cygnets swimming closely behind her."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'cygnet' (a young swan) with its homophone 'signet' (a small seal, often set in a ring, used to authenticate official documents).

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cylindrical
cylindrically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Anglo-Norman 'cignet', a diminutive of Old French 'cigne' (swan), which derives via Latin 'cygnus' from Ancient Greek 'kýknos' (swan).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cygnet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cygnet
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