cygnet

UK
/ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/
US
/ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/

Translations

cygnetnoun
cygnets
pl
UK
/ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/
US
/ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/
The cygnet followed its mother closely across the pond.
Le cygneau suivait de près sa mère à travers l’étang.
Synonyms
young swan
cygnetadjective
UK
/ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/
US
/ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a young swan, e.g. "cygnet down".
Additional translations
de cygneauEmployé dans un registre descriptif pour ce qui est relatif à un jeune cygne.

Definitions

cygnetnoun
A young swan.
The cygnet followed its mother closely across the pond.
cygnetadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a young swan.
The researchers examined cygnet plumage to assess feather development.