mute swan

/ˌmjut ˈswɑn/
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Definitions of mute swan
  1. noun
    soundless Eurasian swan; commonly domesticated
    synonyms: Cygnus olor
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    type of:
    swan
    stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
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