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col de cygne

English translation: swan neck fountain or waterfall

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French term or phrase:col de cygne
English translation:swan neck fountain or waterfall
Entered by: SJLD

06:37 Jun 2, 2012
French to English translations [PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation / swimming pools/spas
French term or phrase: col de cygne
Hi all
This is one of those water features that you find in pools and spas etc. It's in the shape of of a swan's neck and spouts a strong wide jet of water.
TIA
Lisa
Richardson Lisa
France
Local time: 09:07
swan neck fountain or waterfall
Explanation:
http://www.espaonline.com/spa-design/glossary/Vitality-Pool/

Heated to a soothing temperature of between 35-37°C, the Vitality Pool has a selection of features, including air tubs, swan neck fountains, air loungers, and water jets.
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Local time: 09:07
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Thanks SJLD
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4 +6swan neck fountain or waterfall
SJLD
4cascade
Salih YILDIRIM


  

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swan neck fountain or waterfall


Explanation:
http://www.espaonline.com/spa-design/glossary/Vitality-Pool/

Heated to a soothing temperature of between 35-37°C, the Vitality Pool has a selection of features, including air tubs, swan neck fountains, air loungers, and water jets.

SJLD
Local time: 09:07
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Thanks SJLD

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