wigeon

noun wi·geon \ˈwi-jən\

plural wigeon or wigeons or widgeon or widgeons

Definition of WIGEON

: any of several freshwater ducks (genus Anas): as

a : an Old World duck (Anas penelope) having a large white patch on each wing with the male having a reddish-brown head and buff crown

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wi·geon or wid·geon \ˈwi-jən\

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First Known Use: 1513

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