Swan

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Swan

Swan : அன்னம்

Swan : அன்ன பறவை,அன்னம்

Swan : அன்னம்

Swan definition

Noun.

  1. Any one of numerous species of large aquatic birds belonging to Cygnus, Olor, and allied genera of the subfamily Cygninae. They have a large and strong beak and a long neck, and are noted for their graceful movements when swimming. Most of the northern species are white. In literature the swan was fabled to sing a melodious song, especially at the time of its death.
  2. Fig.: An appellation for a sweet singer, or a poet noted for grace and melody; as Shakespeare is called the swan of Avon.
  3. The constellation Cygnus.