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pigeon

/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Translations

pigeonnoun

pigeons

/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

The pigeon flew away when I approached.

Голубь улетел, когда я подошел.

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Synonyms

pigeonadjective

/ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/

/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Used almost exclusively attributively before another noun (e.g., "pigeon droppings").

Synonyms

pigeonnoun

A bird with a stout body, short legs, and a small head, often found in urban areas.

The pigeon perched on the windowsill, cooing softly as it watched the people below.

A person who is easily deceived or tricked; a dupe.

He was such a pigeon, falling for every scam that came his way.

The flesh of a pigeon when used as food.

Roast pigeon was served with a rich wine sauce.

Responsibility, concern, or affair (used with a possessive).

"If he misses the deadline, that's his pigeon, not mine."

pigeonadjective

Relating to or characteristic of pigeons.

He scrubbed the balcony to remove the pigeon droppings.