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cygnus olor

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cygnus olor has 1 sense
  1. mute swan, Cygnus olor - soundless Eurasian swan; commonly domesticated
    --1 is a kind of swan
    --1 is a member of Cygnus, genus Cygnus

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Cygnus olor

Description

Cygnus olor refers to the scientific name for the mute swan, a large water bird known for its graceful appearance and melodious sound. They are native to Europe and are widely recognized for their pristine white feathers and long necks.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Referring to the mute swan as a species.

Sample Sentence 1: The Cygnus olor is a common sight on the serene lakes of England.

Sample Sentence 2: Observing the Cygnus olor gliding through the water was a moment of tranquility.

Sense 2:

Referring to the scientific name itself.

Sample Sentence 1: Cygnus olor is derived from Latin, where Cygnus means swan and olor means mute.

Sample Sentence 2: The taxonomic records indicate that Cygnus olor belongs to the bird family Anatidae.

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