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Vocabulary Entry
pigeon
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of bird known for its cooing sound and often associated with urban areas.
Example Sentences
"The pigeon landed on the windowsill."
"We saw a flock of pigeons in the park."
"She fed the pigeons breadcrumbs."
V
verb
To act as a pigeon in the sense of being a messenger or intermediary.
Example Sentences
"He pigeon-holed the message to ensure it reached the right person."
"They decided to pigeon a letter from the office to downtown."
"Don't pigeon me; I want to hear the news directly."