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swan in Malay

joyinah

UK/swɒn//swɑn/

swan in Malay: joyinah. In English, swan means any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

Malay words for swan

waterfowl of the genus Cygnus
joyinah

English meaning of swan

  1. noun Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.
  2. noun One whose grace etc. suggests a swan.
  3. noun This bird used as a heraldic charge, sometimes with a crown around its neck (e. g. the arms of Buckinghamshire).
  4. verb To travel or move about in an aimless, idle, or pretentiously casual way.

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Questions about swan in Malay

What is the meaning of swan in Malay?
Swan in Malay is joyinah.
Apakah maksud swan dalam bahasa Melayu?
Swan: joyinah.
What does swan mean in English?
Swan means any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

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