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· Ancient Greek
κύκνος
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek
κύκνος
, most common first.
Cygnus
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.
cygnet
The young of a swan.