wigeon

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Anas penelope

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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).

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wigeon (plural wigeons)

  1. Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.
  2. (dated) A fool.

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