whooper swan
noun
a common, Old World swan, Cygnus cygnus, distinguished by a yellow patch at the base of its bill, noted for its whooping cry.
Origin of whooper swan
First recorded in 1875–80
Words nearby whooper swan
whoop it up,
whoop-de-do,
whoopee,
whoopee cushion,
whooper,
whooper swan,
whooping cough,
whooping cough vaccine,
whooping crane,
whoopla,
whoops