pigeon
The origin and history of pigeon.
Etymology
From Old French pyjon, ultimately from a Latin word meaning "chirping bird" — it gradually replaced the older native English word "dove" in most everyday uses.
The origin and history of pigeon.
From Old French pyjon, ultimately from a Latin word meaning "chirping bird" — it gradually replaced the older native English word "dove" in most everyday uses.
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