Young+pigeon
21pigeon — (n.) early 13c., from O.Fr. pijon young dove, probably from V.L. *pibionem, dissimilation from L.L. pipionem squab, young chirping bird (3c.), accusative of L. pipio chirping bird, from pipire to peep, chirp, of imitative origin. Modern spelling… …
22pigeon — pigeon1 [pij′ən] n. pl. pigeons or pigeon [ME pejon < MFr pijon < LL pipio (gen. pipionis), chirping bird, squab < L pipire, to chirp, of echoic orig.] 1. any of a family (Columbidae, order Columbiformes) of birds with a small head,… …
23pigeon — ► NOUN ▪ a stout bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice. ORIGIN Old French pijon young bird , from Latin pipio, young cheeping bird …
24Young's Point, Ontario — Young s Point is a small village in Ontario, Canada, established in 1825. It is about 25 km north of Peterborough.Young s Point gets its name from the founders of the village mdash; the Young family, who built and operated the steamboat service… …
25Pigeon racing — For the bicycle company, see Flying Pigeon. Pigeon racing is the sport of releasing specially trained racing pigeons, which then return to their homes over a carefully measured distance. The time it takes the animal to cover the specified… …
26Pigeon John — Infobox musical artist Name = Pigeon John Img capt = deletable image caption Background = solo singer Birth name = John Kenneth Dunkin Origin = Omaha, Nebraska, USA Genre = Christian Hip hop, Nerdcore Occupation = rapper Label = Syntax, Basement …
27pigeon — 1. n. 1 any of several large usu. grey and white birds of the family Columbidae, esp. Columba livia, often domesticated and bred and trained to carry messages etc.; a dove (cf. rock pigeon). 2 a person easily swindled; a simpleton. Phrases and… …
28pigeon — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French pygoun, pijun, from Late Latin pipion , pipio young bird, from Latin pipire to chirp Date: 14th century 1. any of a widely distributed family (Columbidae, order Columbiformes) of birds with a… …
29pigeon — pigeon1 noun 1》 a stout seed or fruit eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice, similar to but generally larger than a dove. [Family Columbidae: many species.] 2》 informal, chiefly N. Amer. a gullible person, especially the… …
30Pigeon — This unusual name has two possible derivations, both of early medieval English origin, from Old French terms introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Firstly, the name Pi(d)geon may be a metonymic occupational surname for… …
