Pidgeon vs. Pigeon — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman & Fiza Rafique — Updated on September 10, 2023
"Pidgeon" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Pigeon," which refers to a bird commonly found in urban areas.
Which is correct: Pidgeon or Pigeon
How to spell Pigeon?
Pidgeon
Incorrect Spelling
Pigeon
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Pidgeon and Pigeon
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Key Differences
Note that the word has only one 'd' just like 'bird,' of which pigeon is a type.
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Pigeon has six letters, just like the word 'flying' which is what pigeons often do.
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Think of "pie" to remember that it starts with "Pi-," not "Pid-."
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Associate "Pigeon" with "region" since they both end in "-geon."
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Remember that 'geon' rhymes with 'neon,' both having 'e-o-n' in the spelling.
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Definitions
Pigeon
Pigeon is a bird known for its adaptability to urban environments.
A pigeon perched on the windowsill.
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Pigeon
Pigeon can indicate a clay target used in shooting sports.
He hit the pigeon with a perfect shot.
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Pigeon
Pigeon refers to someone who is easily scammed or deceived.
He was a pigeon for their scheme.
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Pigeon
Pigeon describes a shade of grayish-blue color.
She wore a pigeon-colored scarf.
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Pigeon is used metaphorically to describe a person who carries messages or does errands.
He acted as a pigeon between the two parties.
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Pigeon
A stout seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice, typically having grey and white plumage.
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A gullible person, especially someone swindled in gambling or the victim of a confidence trick.
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Pigeon
A person's particular responsibility or business
Hermia will have to tell them first, it's her pigeon
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Any of various birds of the widely distributed family Columbidae, characteristically having plump bodies, small heads, and short legs, especially the rock pigeon or any of its domesticated varieties.
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One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.
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Pigeon
A person hired to transport film footage out of a region where transport options are limited.
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Any bird of the order Columbæ, of which numerous species occur in nearly all parts of the world.
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To pluck; to fleece; to swindle by tricks in gambling.
He's pigeoned and undone.
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FAQs
Why is it called Pigeon?
It's called "pigeon" from the Latin word "pipio," meaning a chirping bird.
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Is Pigeon a collective noun?
No, but a group of pigeons is called a "flock."
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Which determiner is used with Pigeon?
"The," "a," "some," depending on context.
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Is the word "Pigeon" a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Can be either, depending on sentence structure.
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Author Spotlight
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
