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pigeon

Definitions of pigeon
  1. noun
    a person who is tricked or swindled
    synonyms: dindon, dupe
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    types:
    crétin, imbécile
    a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
    type of:
    homme, individu, mortel, être
    a human being
  2. noun
    any of numerous small pigeons
    synonyms: colombe de la paix
  3. noun
    flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled
  4. noun
    wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
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    types:
    colombe de la paix
    any of numerous small pigeons
    ramier
    Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck
    pigeon domestique
    domesticated pigeon raised for sport or food
    culbutant
    pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground
    pigeon voyageur
    pigeon trained to return home
    type of:
    columbiformes
    a cosmopolitan order of land birds having small heads and short legs with four unwebbed toes
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