PIGEON


Meaning of PIGEON in English

pi ‧ geon /ˈpɪdʒən, ˈpɪdʒɪn/ BrE AmE noun

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: pijon , from Late Latin pipio 'young bird' ]

[countable] a grey bird with short legs that is common in cities

⇨ ↑ carrier pigeon , ↑ clay pigeon shooting , ↑ homing pigeon

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