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wigeon

wi·geon

UK/ˈwɪdʒən/ US/ˈwɪdʒɪn/ uncommon dated

noun

1.

freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals

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Origin

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”).

Phrases

  • American wigeon Mareca americana
  • Chiloe wigeon Mareca sibilatrix
  • Eurasian wigeon Mareca penelope
  • southern wigeon

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