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widgeon

English

Noun

widgeon (plural widgeons)

  1. Alternative spelling of wigeon

Anagrams

  • wendigo

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wigeon

English

Alternative forms

  • widgeon

Etymology

Early 16th century. Probably from Old French vigeon, vingeon (wigeon), from Old French vignier (to whine or shout) + -on (noun suffix).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -?d??n, -?d??n

Noun

wigeon (plural wigeons)

  1. Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.
  2. (dated) A fool.

Derived terms

  • American wigeon Anas americana
  • Chiloe wigeon Anas sibilatrix
  • Eurasian wigeon Anas penelope

Translations

Anagrams

  • gownie, ingowe

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