pidgeon

[US]/ˈpɪdʒɪn/
[UK]/ˈpɪdʒɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.archaic or dialect word for a pigeon; a dove (pl. pidgeons)
prop. n.English surname Pidgeon, derived from Middle English meaning 'pigeon hunter' or a nickname for a foolish or deceived person; also a nickname meaning 'small John'
v.to deceive; to cheat (present: pidgeon, past: pidgeoned, present participle: pidgeoning)
Word Forms
Pluralpidgeons

Example Sentences

the carrier pidgeon delivered the urgent message across the mountains.

a homing pidgeon can find its way home from hundreds of miles away.

the old man feeds the pidgeons in the park every morning.

pidgeon droppings can damage building structures over time.

he keeps his racing pidgeons in a special loft behind his house.

the wild pidgeon perched on the statue looked at the crowd.

pidgeon fancying is a popular hobby in many countries.

the pidgeon cooed softly on the windowsill.

she collected pidgeon eggs from the nest carefully.

a flock of pidgeons gathered near the fountain.

the pidgeon trainer taught the birds to follow commands.

racing pidgeons compete in long-distance competitions.

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