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pigeon

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈpõbu/pom·bo

Definition

1

A bird of the family Columbidae, of medium size, short tail and slender beak, common in urban areas.

Usage examples

Pigeons gathered in the square waiting for food.
Carrier pigeons were used to send messages in the past.

Synonyms

Common combinations

carrier pigeonrock pigeonflock of pigeonsto feed the pigeons