"swannish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more swannish [comparative], most swannish [superlative]
Etymology: From swan + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|swan|ish}} swan + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} swannish (comparative more swannish, superlative most swannish)
  1. Characteristically like a swan; somewhat swanlike
    Sense id: en-swannish-en-adj-ZK0IwO1M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ish

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