Cygnus

/ˈsɪɡnəs/ noun

A large and prominent constellation in the northern sky shaped like a swan, also containing the bright star Deneb.

From Latin 'cygnus,' meaning 'swan,' which came from Greek 'kyknos.' The constellation has been recognized since ancient times, with multiple swan-related myths attached to it across cultures.

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