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pigeon

/ˈpɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈpɪ.dʒən/

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noun

One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.

Examples :

"A gray pigeon perched on the windowsill, looking for crumbs. "

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noun

The meat from this bird.

Examples :

"My grandmother remembers eating pigeon when meat was scarce during the war. "

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noun

A person who is a target or victim of a confidence game.

Examples :

"The new student was a pigeon for the older students, who tricked him into giving them his lunch money. "

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noun

Concern or responsibility.

Examples :

"My mother has the pigeon for keeping track of our household expenses. "

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noun

A pacifist, appeaser, an isolationist, a dove.

Examples :

"The pigeon of a politician advocated for peace and avoided taking sides in the conflict. "

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verb

To deceive with a confidence game.

Examples :

"He tried to pigeon his friend out of money by promising a high-paying job that didn't exist. "

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