Swans

/swɑnz/ noun

Definition

Large, graceful water birds with long necks, white or black feathers, and elegant swimming movements.

Etymology

From Old English 'swan,' possibly related to Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to sound or resound,' referencing their trumpet-like calls.

Kelly Says

Male swans (cobs) are intensely territorial and can break your arm with a wing beat—despite their graceful appearance, they're aggressive defenders, which is why swans in European heraldry and poetry often symbolize both beauty and dangerous power.

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