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Definition of wigeon

wigeon

/ˈwɪdʒ.ən/
wig · eon
Plural:wigeons
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wigeon Lexical Profile

wigeon Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A medium-sized freshwater dabbling duck of the genus Mareca, native to wetlands across the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by a short bill and, in the male, a whistling call and a prominent reddish or pale crown.

Example

"Through their binoculars, the ornithologists spotted a small flock of American wigeon foraging among the marsh grasses."

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• Rhymes for wigeon

• Nearby Words

wiesbaden
wig
wigan
wigeon
wigwam
wild bergamot
wild boar

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 16th century: from Old French 'vigeon' or 'vingeon', a bird name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin 'vipionem', denoting a small crane.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wigeon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wigeon
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