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Definition of "cygnet" []

  • A young swan. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "cygnet" in a sentence
  • "The couple in the southern end of the lake, raising four brown cygnets, are trying to drive out the other family, which has one cygnet."
  • "Unbelievably, the cygnet appeared again, its tiny bill silently grabbing at the air."
  • "Despite their efforts, the cygnet was once again able to raise its head above the surface and screech."
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