Swan

Definitions

1. Acronym of syndrome without a name.
   abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable
2. Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.
3. someone connected with the Sydney Swans, as a fan, player, coach, etc.
4. A surname transferred from the nickname.
   countable, uncountable
5. someone connected with Swansea City Football Club, as a fan, player, coach, etc.
6. One whose grace etc. suggests a swan.
   figuratively
7. A number of places in the United States:
   countable, uncountable
8. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Noble County, Indiana.
   countable, uncountable
9. This bird used as a heraldic charge, sometimes with a crown around its neck (e. g. the arms of Buckinghamshire).
10. A minor city in Marion County, Iowa.
    countable, uncountable
11. An unincorporated community and township in Taney County, Missouri, named after Swan Creek.
    countable, uncountable
12. An unincorporated community in Smith County, Texas.
    countable, uncountable
13. An unincorporated community in the town of Frankfort, Marathon County, Wisconsin.
    countable, uncountable
14. Other townships, in Illinois, Nebraska and Ohio, listed under Swan Township.
    countable, uncountable
15. A local government area in Perth, Western Australia; in full, the City of Swan.
    countable, uncountable

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Examples

“The Swans will doubtless recover⟳, but they will head home this evening knowing that they didn't do themselves justice in a game that means so much to supporters.”

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