swans

We have found lemma(root) word of swans : swan.

Definitions


[swɒn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a large waterbird with a long flexible neck, short legs, webbed feet, a broad bill, and typically all-white plumage


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Origin:
Old English swan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zwaan and German Schwan. The current sense of the verb originated as military slang, referring to the free movement of armoured vehicles


[swɒn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- move about or go somewhere in a casual, irresponsible, or ostentatious way
(e.g: swanning around Europe nowadays are we?)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English swan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zwaan and German Schwan. The current sense of the verb originated as military slang, referring to the free movement of armoured vehicles




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