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