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• cygnine — 1. adjective a) Being of the genus Cygnus (swan), within subfamily Anserinae of the family Anatidae, though sometimes considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae. The genus Choristopus, Eyton, apparently Anserine rather than Cygnine, is said to… …   Wiktionary

• List of animal names — This list gives names of animals used depending on the context. Many species of animals, particularly those domesticated, have been given specific names for the male, the female, and the young of the species. There are a few generic terms, bull… …   Wikipedia

• Cygnus — noun a) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a swan. It includes the triple star system HD 188753 and the stars Deneb and Albireo. b) A king of the Ligurians and relative of …   Wiktionary