cygnus olor
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Definition
- 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
- soundless Eurasian swan; commonly domesticated