Cygnine Definition

adjective

(zoology) Being of the genus Cygnus (swan), within subfamily Anserinae of the family Anatidae, though sometimes considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae.

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Of, concerning, pertaining to, resembling, or having the characteristics of a swan or swans.
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noun

(dated) An alkaloid from gastrolobium calycinium, the 'York Road' poison plant; a convulsant poison, C19H22N2O3.

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Origin of Cygnine

  • From Latin cygnus (“swan”), with English -ine.

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