swan mark

noun

The notch made on a swan's upper mandible when it is counted during the swan upping procedure.

Meanings

nounswan mark (plural swan marks)

plural swan marks

  1. The notch made on a swan's upper mandible when it is counted during the swan upping procedure.
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