cygnet

[ sig-nit ]

noun

1. a young swan.

cygnet

/ ˈsɪɡnɪt /

noun

1. a young swan

Word History and Origins

Origin of cygnet¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English signet, from Latin cygnus, variant of cycnus, from Greek kýknos “swan”; -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of cygnet¹

C15 sygnett, from Old French cygne swan, from Latin cygnus, from Greek kuknos

Example Sentences

Jessica Robinson was working at Cygnet Hospital Wyke in Bradford when she contacted the patient on social media before they started a four-month relationship in 2022, a Nursing and Midwifery Council fitness to practise hearing was told.

From BBC

Healthcare provider Cygnet, which runs the hospital, said a warning notice from the CQC had not yet been published, and it was still in discussions with the regulator.

From BBC

The specialist hospital for people with complex needs was privately run by Cygnet, but funded by the NHS.

From BBC

The young cygnet was spotted by a student at The Old Library of St John's College.

From BBC

Visconti played him “Cygnet Committee,” a prog-y folk-rock track off Bowie’s second album, stripping out vocals.

From New York Times