Definition of Pigeon
1. Noun. Wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs.
Generic synonyms: Columbiform BirdGroup relationships: Columbidae,
Family ColumbidaeSpecialized synonyms: Pouter,
Pouter Pigeon,
Dove,
Columba Livia,
Rock Dove,
Rock Pigeon,
Band-tail Pigeon,
Band-tailed Pigeon,
Bandtail,
Columba Fasciata,
Columba Palumbus,
Cushat,
Ringdove,
Wood Pigeon,
Domestic Pigeon,
Squab,
Ectopistes Migratorius,
Passenger Pigeon
Definition of Pigeon
1. n. Any bird of the order Columbæ, of which numerous species occur in nearly all parts of the world.
2. v. t. To pluck; to fleece; to swindle by tricks in gambling.
Definition of Pigeon
1. a short-legged bird [n -S]
Medical Definition of Pigeon
1.
1. Any bird of the order Columbae, of which numerous species occur in nearly all parts of the world.
The common domestic pigeon, or dove, was derived from the Old World rock pigeon (Columba livia). It has given rise to numerous very remarkable varieties, such as the carrier, fantail, nun, pouter, tumbler, etc. The common wild pigeons of the Eastern United States are the passenger pigeon, and the Carolina dove. See Passenger, and Dove. See, also, Fruit pigeon, Ground pigeon, Queen pigeon, Stock pigeon, under Fruit, Ground, etc.
2. An unsuspected victim of sharpers; a gull.
Blue pigeon, any one of the large Asiatic fruit pigeons of the genus Carpophada.
Pigeon berry The upland plover. The golden plover.
Origin: F, fr. L. Pipio a young pipping or chirping bird, fr. Pipire to peep, chirp. Cf. Peep to chirp.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pigeon
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