First Known Use: 14th century
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1pigeon
noun pi·geon \ˈpi-jən\
Definition of PIGEON
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: any of a widely distributed family (Columbidae, order Columbiformes) of birds with a stout body, rather short legs, and smooth and compact plumage; especially : a member of any of numerous varieties of the rock dove that exist in domestication and in the feral state in cities and towns throughout most of the world
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: a young woman
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: an easy mark : dupe
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Origin of PIGEON
Middle English, from Anglo-French pygoun, pijun, from Late Latin pipion-, pipio young bird, from Latin pipire to chirp
2pigeon
noun
Definition of PIGEON
: an object of special concern : accepted business or interest <tennis was not his pigeon>
Origin of PIGEON
alteration of pidgin
First Known Use: 1826
PIGEON[1] Defined for Kids
pigeon
noun pi·geon \ˈpi-jən\
Definition of PIGEON for Kids
: a bird with a plump body, short legs, and smooth feathers and especially one that is a variety of the rock dove and is found in cities throughout the world
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