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English

Etymology
From the belief that the mute swan sings before dying

Noun
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swan song

1. idiom a final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement

Synonyms
farewell performance
last hurrah

Translations

Estonian: luigelaul
Finnish: joutsenlaulu
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French: chant du cygne
Greek: κ�κνειο ά�μα (kiknio azma) n
Swedish: svanesång c

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