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pigeon
noun (1)
pi·geon
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Definition of pigeon
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: 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
2
: a young woman
3
: an easy mark : dupe
4
: clay pigeon
pigeon
noun (2)Definition of pigeon (Entry 2 of 2)
: an object of special concern : accepted business or interest
tennis was not his pigeon
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pigeon
noun
pi·geon
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Kids Definition of pigeon
: 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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