Definition

1. Noun:
   • A soundless Eurasian swan; commonly domesticated: "Cygnus olor" is the scientific name for a specific species of large, white waterfowl native to Eurasia, characterized by its typically silent nature and frequent domestication in parks and estates.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ornamental lake was home to a pair of majestic Cygnus olor.
  • Unlike other swans, Cygnus olor is known for being relatively quiet.

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: Used in scientific and formal contexts to specify this exact species, distinguishing it from others like the whooper swan () or the black swan ().
  • The study focused on the migratory patterns of Cygnus olor.

Variants and Related Words

• Mute swan (n): The common English name for .
  • The mute swan (Cygnus olor) glided gracefully across the pond.

Synonyms

• Mute swan: The direct common name synonym.

Noun

1. soundless Eurasian swan; commonly domesticated