pigeon 1
/pij"euhn/ , n.
1. any bird of the family Columbidae, having a compact body and short legs, esp. the larger species with square or rounded tails. Cf. dove 1 (def. 1).
2. a domesticated member of this family, as one of the varieties of the rock dove.
3. Slang.
a. a young, usually attractive, girl.
b. a person who is easily fooled or cheated; dupe.
4. Poker Slang. a card, acquired in the draw, that greatly improves a hand or makes it a winner.
[ 1350-1400; ME pejon young dove pijon pipion- (s. of pipio ) squab, akin to pipire, pipare to chirp ]
pigeon 2
/pij"euhn/ , n.
(not in technical use) pidgin; pidgin English.