wigeon
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Etymology[edit]
Early 16th century. Probably from Middle French vigeon, from Old French vigeon, vingeon (“wigeon”), from Old French vignier (“to whine or shout”) + -on (“noun suffix”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
wigeon (plural wigeons)
- Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.
- (dated) A fool.
Derived terms[edit]
- American wigeon Mareca americana
- Chiloe wigeon Mareca sibilatrix
- Eurasian wigeon Mareca penelope
- southern wigeon
Translations[edit]
a kind of duck
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- en:Dabbling ducks