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pigeon - noun

 

Not pidgeon.

Example: The pigeon looked for food in the park.

Example: "Don't we have a deal with the pigeons?" —George Costanza, Seinfeld

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  • erika_h
    erika_h
    The word pidgeon is perfectly acceptable. It's just older and less embraced anymore.
    LikeReply 33 years ago
  • Diogenis Panagiotis
    Diogenis Panagiotis
    incorrect
    LikeReply4 years ago

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