"swan-necked" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more swan-necked [comparative], most swan-necked [superlative]
Etymology: From swan neck + -ed. Etymology templates: {{af|en|swan neck|-ed}} swan neck + -ed Head templates: {{en-adj}} swan-necked (comparative more swan-necked, superlative most swan-necked)
  1. Shaped like a swan's neck.
    Sense id: en-swan-necked-en-adj-zFgW1AW4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ed

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