pigeon
/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/
nounpi · geon
Think: a pi(e) + a gentle “j” sound = pi-geon (pigeon).
Yes, it's pigeon. The tricky part is the middle sound: it’s spelled **-ge-** but sounds like **/dʒ/** (as in **gem**).
Definition
- nouna common bird, often gray, that lives in cities and makes a soft cooing sound
Examples
- “A pigeon strutted across the sidewalk looking for crumbs.”
- “We watched a pigeon build a nest on the ledge outside the window.”
- “The pigeon flew up to the roof when the dog barked.”
Synonyms
doverock dovecity birdbirdcolumba
Translations
ES palomaPT pomboFR pigeon
Common misspellings
pigionpidginpidgeonpidgeinpigeanpijonpigeionpigeonn
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