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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchwanjunges
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shvan-yung-es
"Das Schwanjunges folgte seiner Mutter im Wasser."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A young swan, especially one that is less than a year old.
"The cygnet swam closely behind its mother, learning to navigate the pond." - 2
A term used in heraldry to denote a young swan.
"The coat of arms featured a cygnet, symbolizing grace and beauty."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cygnet' originates from Middle English 'cignet', which is a diminutive form of 'cygne', meaning 'swan' in Old French. The term has been used since the late 14th century to refer specifically to a young swan.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cygnet" is said worldwide
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cygneau
Transliteration: see-nyo
"Le cygneau nageait près de sa mère."
Schwanjunges
Transliteration: shvan-yung-es
"Das Schwanjunges folgte seiner Mutter im Wasser."
cignetto
Transliteration: chee-nyet-to
"Il cignetto nuotava vicino alla madre."
cisne joven
Transliteration: sees-neh ho-ven
"El cisne joven nadaba junto a su madre."
cisne jovem
Transliteration: sees-nee zho-vem
"O cisne jovem nadava perto da mãe."
हंस का बच्चा
Transliteration: Hans ka bachcha
"हंस का बच्चा अपनी माँ के पास तैर रहा था।"
小天鹅
Transliteration: xiǎo tiān'é
"小天鹅在母亲旁边游泳。"
새끼 백조
Transliteration: saekki baekjo
"새끼 백조가 어미 곁에서 헤엄치고 있다."
子供の白鳥
Transliteration: kodomo no hakuchou
"子供の白鳥が母親のそばで泳いでいる。"
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