CYGNET

cygnet

(noun) a young swan

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cygnet (plural cygnets)

The young of a swan.

Synonyms

• swanling (neologism)

Proper noun

Cygnet

A village in Ohio, United States

A town in Tasmania, Australia

Source: Wiktionary


Cyg"net (sg"nt), n. Etym: [Dim. of F. cygne swan, L. cycnus. cygnus, fr. Gr. cugne seems to be an etymological spelling of OF. cisne, fr. LL. cecinus, cicinus, perh. ultimately also fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A young swan. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

2 June 2025

FOOTING

(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”


Do you know this game?

Wordscapes

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins