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

  1. 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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