velvet; velours; a soft, durable fabric made of silk, wool, or cotton used for clothing and curtains

(proper noun) The world-famous 19th-century ballet composed by Tchaikovsky, based on a German folk tale.

a species of swan with a long neck, white feathers, and a yellow bill; it is capable of long-distance migration and typically lives in lakes and ponds

Literally "the toad wants to eat swan meat"; used to describe someone who has goals or desires that are far beyond their reach, especially regarding romance or status.

a large white swan found across Europe and Asia

A young swan of any species

the Cygnus constellation; the Swan

(bird species of China) mute swan (Cygnus olor)

meat of the wild goose or swan