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Definition of mute swan

mute swan

Plural:mute swans
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A large waterbird (Cygnus olor) native to Eurasia, widely introduced elsewhere, distinguished by its heavy white plumage, long curved neck, and an orange bill with a pronounced black basal knob.

Example

"We watched a graceful pair of mute swans gliding across the misty surface of the ornamental lake."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mute swan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mute-swan
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