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pigeon

pi.geon \'pij-*n\ n [ME, fr. MF pijon, fr. LL pipion-, pipio young bird, 
   fr. L  [alter. of pidgin]Xpipire to chirp 1: any of a widely distributed 
   family (Columbidae, order Columbiformes) of  birds with a stout body, 
   rather short legs, and smooth and compact plumage; esp : a member of one of 
   the many domesticated varieties derived from the rock pigeon 2: a young 
   woman  3: an easy mark : DUPE  4: CLAY PIGEON  5: an object of special 
   concern : BUSINESS