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Meaning
Noun
●
In Columbids:
One of several
birds
of the family Columbidae, which
consists of
more than 300 species.
●
The
meat
from this bird.
●
In American English & Canadian English:
A person who is a
target
or
victim
of a
confidence
game.
●
In Politics:
A
pacifist
,
appeaser
, an
isolationist
, a dove.
●
A person
hired
to
transport
film
footage
out of
a
region
where
transport
options
are limited.
●
In Australian English:
A
weak
or
useless
person.
●
In British English:
Concern or responsibility.
Verb
●
To
deceive
with a
confidence
game.
Name
●
A surname.
●
A number of
places
in the United States:
An
unincorporated
community
in Jackson Township, Spencer County, Indiana.
●
A number of
places
in the United States:
Two
townships
in Indiana, in Vanderburgh County and Warrick County.
●
A number of
places
in the United States:
A
village
in Winsor Township, Huron County, Michigan.
●
A number of
places
in the United States:
An
unincorporated
community
in Roane County, West Virginia,
named
after Pigeon Run.
●
A number of
places
in the United States:
A
town
in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
pigeon
English
pyjon
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
pipionem
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Columbid
Culver
Dove
Dupe
Fish
Sucker
Pidgeon
Chump
Related
Bird
Seagull
Goose
Rabbit
Frog
Pig
Snail
Animal
Snake
Moth
Wasp
Cat
Duck
Dolphin
Gorilla
Monkey
Magpie
Deer
Rodent
Birds
Crow
Dog
Whale
Squirrel
Turtle
Tiger
Insect
Eagle
Horse
Caterpillar
Rooster
Lion
Rat
Toad
Quail
Elephant
Goat
Beetle
Shark
Sheep
Parrot
Worm
Chicken
Lizard
Crab
Bear
Fish
Crocodile
Creature
Puppy
Cow
Owl
Spider
Cockroach
Kitten
Mouse
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Harpy Eagle
Gaboon Viper
Scarlet Macaw
Great Horned Owl
Great Blue Heron
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Rhymes
Pigeon
Pidgin
Wigeon
Smidgen
Smidgin
Religion
Irreligion
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