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pigeon
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈpõbu/pom·bo
Definition
1A 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